Puccini’s brilliant masterpiece Madama Butterfly is a breathtaking tale of innocence lost that has captured the hearts of operagoers for ages. Listen in as baritone Julius Ahn, performing the role of Goro in the upcoming Atlanta Opera production, breaks down the history and plot of this timeless classic in this episode of BlinkOpera!
Welcome to Season 3 of The Atlanta Opera Podcast’s BlinkOpera, the series built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know them intimately. So, let’s listen to the highlights, unpack the plot, and hear about performance anecdotes in a time-efficient and fun way!
Recording: Puccini: Madama Butterfly: Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Maria; Various; Warner Classics; 2009
