Madama Butterfly (Opera) – Page 2

The American Tenor Jonathan Tetelman, a Puccini Specialist, Arrives at the Met

Jonathan Tetelman will sing in “La Rondine” and “Madama Butterfly” in New York. He trained as a baritone and worked as a D.J. before finding his “authentic voice” as a tenor.

By A.J. Goldmann

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Jaap van Zweden Bids Farewell, and Other Classical Highlights

The Philharmonic’s maestro ends his tenure, Igor Levit comes to Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera takes a chance on reviving two recent hits.

By Zachary Woolfe

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Renata Scotto Spun an Actor’s Insight Into Vocal Gold

The Italian soprano’s dramatic acumen and hard-to-characterize voice brought a range of classic opera heroines vividly and emotionally to life.

By Oussama Zahr

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Reimagining ‘Madame Butterfly,’ With Asian Creators at the Helm

As opera houses rework Puccini’s classic, criticized for stereotypes about women and Japanese culture, artists of Asian descent are playing a central role.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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