When I asked Jensen about her own favorite moments in Madama Butterfly, I was surprised that she didn’t focus on the opera’s most famous arias, such as “ Un bel dì, vedremo,” that are most sopranos’ ...

Florentine Opera's new production of "Madama Butterfly" makes it possible to enjoy the beauty of Puccini's music without cringing at the staging. By shifting the story, set in Nagasaki, Japan, from ...

Known for its many stirring melodies, including Cio-Cio-San's aria "Un bel dì" ("One beautiful day"), the Humming Chorus and the passionate Act I love duet, Madame Butterfly is among the most famous ...