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Madama Butterfly is a tragic opera in three acts, set in Nagasaki, Japan. It tells the story of a young geisha, Cio-Cio-San, who falls in love with an American naval officer, only to be abandoned. The opera blends Western orchestration with Japanese melodies, reflecting Puccini’s fascination with exoticism.

Madama Butterfly, a tragic opera set in Nagasaki, explores themes of cultural clash and heartbreak through the story of Cio-Cio-San, a Japanese geisha. Its lush orchestration and emotional depth exemplify Puccini's late Romantic style.

This poignant tenor aria was added by Puccini to strengthen the role of Pinkerton and attract star performers to the opera. It showcases dramatic vocal writing typical of Puccini's verismo style.

A tragic opera about a Japanese geisha's ill-fated love for an American naval officer, premiered at La Scala in 1904.

One of Puccini's most beloved operas, Madama Butterfly tells the story of a Japanese geisha's ill-fated love for an American naval officer. The harp arrangement offers a delicate reinterpretation of its iconic arias.