Madama Butterfly (Puccini)
Puccini
Saturday, March 21, 2026
2:30 PM
Hungarian House of New York
213 East 82nd Street, New York, NY 10028
Scheduled
About This Event
Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini is presented at the Hungarian House of New York. Puccini's operas—including La Bohème and Madama Butterfly—are central to New York's operatic repertoire, exemplifying his focus on dramatic realism and orchestral color; they remain a mainstay at the Metropolitan Opera and in smaller local productions.
About Madama Butterfly(opera)
Leopoldo Metlicovitz
Giacomo Puccini’s *Madama Butterfly* is a three-act Italian opera that follows a young Japanese woman whose marriage to an American naval officer collapses under cultural misunderstanding and unequal power. The work has been part of New York’s operatic life for more than a century, frequently returning as a touchstone for debates about representation and the legacy of Orientalism on Western stages. Amore Opera presents it at the Hungarian House of New York, placing Puccini’s tightly scored emotions in an intimate Manhattan room. One hard truth remains: the music can feel humane even when the viewpoint is not.
About the Artist
Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian opera composer whose works, including La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, and Tosca, remain among the most frequently performed operas worldwide. His music is known for its emotional depth, memorable melodies, and vivid theatrical storytelling.