SIDEBAR Madama Butterfly: A Musical Exploration
Madama Butterfly • 2m 30s
The musical stylings of Giacomo Puccini are responsible for some of the most iconic arias in the opera repertoire, and one needs to look no further than Madama Butterfly to experience the quintessential beauty of this Italian composer's work.
Conductor Timothy Myers speaks on the human condition in Madama Butterfly, his role as a conductor, and how his growth as a person has evolved his approach to this timeless work of art in this latest SIDEBAR!
Produced by The Atlanta Opera Film Studio
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