Live: Saturday, April 2, 2016 (11:55 am)
Encore: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 (6 pm)
Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. Two of the world’s foremost Butterflys, sopranos Kristine Opolais and Patricia Racette, share the title role. Tenors Massimo Giordano and Roberto Alagna sing Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.
With a Prelude Talk by William Shomos at 11 am on the day of the live broadcast (Saturday, April 2).