by Giacomo Puccini
Friday, December 16, 2011 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 2:00pm
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (map & parking information)
“the world’s most beloved opera”
An American naval officer and a young geisha fall in love. She gives up everything to be with him but only a short time later, he leaves Japan and abandons her, dishonored and alone. Experience the magic of the world’s most beloved opera in a stunning production new to Palm Beach.
Understand every word with English translations projected above the stage!
MEET THE CAST | OPERA SYNOPSIS | BACKGROUND | BEHIND THE SCENES
Cio-Cio San: Maria Luigia Borsi (12/16 & 12/18) / Michele Capalbo (12/17)
Lt. Pinkerton: James Valenti (12/16 & 12/18) / Rafael Davila (12/17)
Sharpless: Michael Chioldi
Suzuki: Irene Roberts
Goro: Julius Ahn
Bonze: Valentin Vasiliu
Prince Yamadori: Kenneth Stavert
Imperial Commissioner: Benjamin Clements
Official Registrar: Jesse Enderle
Conductor: Bruno Aprea
Director: Ron Daniels
Associate Director: Andrea Dorf McGray
Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and Chorus
Production: San Francisco Opera
Opening Night Sponsor: Marc and Cathy Solomon
CURTAIN WARMERS
Join us 1 hour prior to the performance for a free (with performance ticket) 30-minute behind-the-scenes look at the opera you are about to see. Members of Palm Beach Opera’s artistic staff will give you an in-depth look at the music and characters that will help you get the most out of your opera experience.
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