Toronto Star27d
A new ‘Madama Butterfly’ takes off at the Canadian Opera Company — then almost crashes because of this colour-blind casting decision
The future of “Madama Butterfly” at the Canadian Opera Company is — pun not intended — up in the air. Joshua Chong is a Toronto-based arts critic and culture reporter for the Star.
The Globe and Mail19d
COC’s Madama Butterfly bucks stereotypes and defies expectations
Puccini’s 1904 opera Madama Butterfly – the sixth-most-performed in the world – is often criticized for its Western stereotypes of Eastern cultures. Even the most sensitive modern ...
The Georgia Straight1y
Vancouver Opera announces hard-hitting lineup for its 65th season
Which the Vancouver Opera is doing with three hard ... Rounding out the season next spring is Madama Butterfly, Puccini’s passionate portrayal of love and lost connection. Starring Tokyo-born ...
Gramophone7y
Puccini Madama Butterfly
Still feeling the impact of that devastating final chord in the opera, I believe devoutly that Madama Butterfly is the most moving of all works for the stage, that this is the best recording of it, ...