Lyric Opera 2019-2020 Issue 8 Madama Butterfly

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 16 Ana María Martínez as Cio-Cio-San at Houston Grand Opera. A ravishing Japanese geisha falls in love with an American naval officer, who marries her in a traditional ceremony. After he leaves Japan, she devotedly awaits his return, ignoring the doubts of those who believe he’ll never come back to her. When he does, it’s only to take with him what she loves most in the world – their child. That prompts her final resolute decision in the climax of Puccini’s magnificent opera, which abounds with glorious lyricism and devastating drama. Lynn Lane/Houston Grand Opera