Madama Butterfly (Puccini)
Puccini
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2:30 PM
Hungarian House of New York
213 East 82nd Street, New York, NY 10028
Scheduled
About This Event
Amore Opera brings Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly to the Hungarian House of New York. A staple of the repertory alongside La Bohème, Madama Butterfly exemplifies Puccini's blend of dramatic realism and orchestral lyricism, placing significant demands on the leading soprano and the supporting ensemble and foregrounding the composer's focus on intimate vocal writing and textured orchestration.
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.