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Great Performances S43E13 — Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly

Great Performances•Season 43•Episode 13

Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly

Aug 19, 2016

Kristine Opolais brings her heartbreaking interpretation of the title role to the series for the first time. Roberto Alagna sings Lieutenant Pinkerton, the callous officer who crushes Butterfly's dreams of love. Debuting conductor Karel Mark Chichon leads a cast that includes Maria Zifchak as Suzuki

Previous episodeE12 · Great Performances at the Met: Manon Lescaut Next episodeE14 · Great Performances at the Met: Roberto Devereux

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Episode Summary

"Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly" is episode 13 of Great Performances season 43. It aired on August 19, 2016.

Next: E14 · Great Performances at the Met: Roberto Devereux Best of Season 43