The most famous woman in opera history, and an incredible challenge as regards singing and acting skills as the singer in the role of Butterfly must face a whole range of extreme emotions and keep singing for almost 90 minutes without leaving the stage.
The dramatic story of the relationship between a geisha and an American Navy officer is set in the vibrant with life present-day Tokyo. The show in Szczecin, which refers to the poetics of films by Lars von Trier, has an extra in the shape of a dancer – Butterfly’s alter ego, and multimedia projections.
Production
The Castle Opera in Szczecin
Creative
Music director Wojciech Semerau–Siemianowski
Direction Pia Partum
Scenography and costume design Barbara Hanicka
Choreography Tomasz Wygoda
Light direction and projections Wojciech Puś
Video materials Masahiro Tachibana
Choir preparation Małgorzata Bornowska
Assistant Director Wiesław Łągiewka