A grand moment of popular opera awaits us with this reprise of Madama Butterfly, the Lille Opera’s distinguished production from 2004, presented this time with the Lille National Orchestra under the baton of Antonino Fogliani and the Lille Opera Choir. The event also marks a return to the initial staging of the opera, signed by Jean-François Sivadier, with whom the Lille Opera has worked ever since.

Opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924). Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Created at La Scala, Milan the 17th february 1904.

Conductor Antonino Fogliani
Director Jean-François Sivadier
Lille National Orchestra
Lille Opera Choir
Choirmaster Yves Parmentier

Assistant to the stage direction, artistic collaboration Véronique Timsit
Costumes and scenography Viriginie Gervaise
Lights Philippe Berthomé
Make-up Cécile Kretschmar

With

Cio-Cio San Serena Farnocchia
Suzuki Victoria Yarovaya
F.B. Pinkerton Merunas Vitulskis
Sharpless Armando Noguera
Goro François Piolino
PrinceYamadori, the Imperial commissioner, Tim Kuypers
The Bonze NN
Kate Pinkerton Virginie Fouque
Yakuside Jérôme Savelon
The Registration Officer Thomas Flahauw

Sa 23 may 6 p.m, Su 7 june 4 p.m
"Families at the Opera"
Introduction to the perfomance at 5.30 p.m
Performances available by subscription with the formula “Family Opera Trio” 12-18 years old.

Su 31 may
Meeting with the team of artists
following the performance.
Free admission

Su 7 june 3.30 p.m
The 400 Blows
While you attend a performance, your children can participate in a musical and educational workshop.
Requires reservation.
10 € per performance for 1 child / 7.50 € per additional child
Reservation at +33(0)362 21 21 21 or billetterie@opera-lille.fr