Fall in love at the opera. Madama Butterfly, by Giacomo Puccini

In Italian with SURTITLES ™ projected above the stage

Saturday, March 5 • 7:30pm
Sunday, March 6 • 2:00pm matinée
Thursday, March 10 • 7:30pm
Friday, March 11 • 7:30pm
Saturday, March 12 • 7:30pm
Sunday, March 13 • 2:00pm matinée

All performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver. Approximate Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes, including 1 intermission.

In Nagasaki at the turn of the 20th century, a pleasure-seeking American naval officer named Pinkerton leases a house and marries a young geisha. He is only briefly enchanted with his “Butterfly”, but she is totally and forever committed to the marriage. When he abandons her and then, years later, returns to claim their child, Butterfly is devastated and makes a supreme sacrifice, in devotion to her ancestors. Puccini’s incomparably gorgeous opera never fails to give audiences a deep emotional experience. Directed by Michael Cavanagh | Conducted by Leslie Dala

Heather Walker is a core member of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra.  When not performing music professionally, she teaches the Alexander Technique out of her studio in Nanaimo, B.C.  Explore the possibility of lightness and freedom of movement using the Alexander Technique to expand your awareness.  Use practical experiments to learn how to notice tightening, release muscle tension, re-establish better balance and move more efficiently.  Anyone can learn to recuperate from stress, prevent undue wear and tear, relieve back pain, improve posture, and use less effort in daily activities.