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Passion, betrayal, and tragedy: Unveiling the hidden secrets of Madama Butterfly
Monday, December 2nd, at 7:00 PM
Sala del Cor (entrance through the Ticket Office)
*Free activity, prior reservation required at:
93 317 73 78 – [email protected]
Madama Butterfly is a lyrical tragedy in three acts that tells the story of Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha who falls in love with the American lieutenant Pinkerton. Pinkerton marries her according to local customs but does not take the marriage seriously. After his departure, Cio-Cio-San waits devotedly for his return, convinced he will come back. When Pinkerton finally arrives, he does so with his new American wife, causing Butterfly's emotional devastation and leading to a tragic ending.
This lecture aims to pay tribute to one of the most performed operas in the world, emphasizing unconditional love and naivety, the cultural clash between East and West, betrayal, and despair.
The conference will be given by Juan Lucas (Valencia, 1962), journalist, music critic, and director of Scherzo magazine. He has worked as a producer for record labels such as Glossa, Verso, and Symphonia, among others. Since October 2016, he has been the director of Scherzo magazine.