Details
An American naval officer (Pinkerton) 'acquires' a 15 year old Geisha wife during a stay in Japan - but has no intention of staying with her. After a while he returns to the USA and marries his fiancee. Meanwhile, Butterfly waits for him for three years, cut off from her family, religion and culture by being an American wife. And she is now a mother. When he finally returns she is overjoyed, but he brings with him his new wife. Story originally published in a magazine. With guest doggy appearances. All proceeds from the Opera will go towards caring for the unwanted animals in Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Tickets can also be purchase by sending a cheque made payable to 'Battersea Dogs and Cats Home', to: The Fundraising Office, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, 4 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4AA.
Creatives/Company
Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica (1904)
Producer(s): Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, European Chamber Opera