Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly is an opera by Giacomo Puccini that tells the story of a young Japanese woman named Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly) who marries an American naval officer, believing it will be a lifelong union. However, he leaves her, unaware she is pregnant. When he returns years later with his new American wife, Butterfly's hope turns to heartbreak. The opera explores themes of love, betrayal, cultural differences, and tragic sacrifice, highlighting the contrasting worlds of East and West through a powerful, emotive score.