Great Performances

Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly (37x22)

Air date: Jun 20, 2009

Giacomo Puccini's beloved opera tells the tale of a Japanese geisha betrayed by her American lover. This production was created by Academy Award-winning director Anthony Minghella, who passed away suddenly in March 2008. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, this performance was taped on March 7, 2009.