by GIACOMO PUCCINI
Libretto by GIACOSA and ILLICA
From La Scala, Milan
The tragic story of the geisha girl, Butterfly, who is loved, married and deserted by Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton of the American Navy.
It is one of Puccini's best-loved operas; the 'Humming chorus' and 'One fine day' are just two of many highlights. This highly acclaimed new production from La Scala is predominantly Oriental.
The Japanese producer, KEITA ASARI , has not only cast two of Japan's lending singers in the roles of Butterfly and her maid Suzuki, but has also collaborated with Japanese specialists in costume and design.
ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS OF
LA SCALA, MILAN conductor Lorin Maazel Designer ICHIRO TAKADA Costumes HANNAE MORI Directed for television by DEREK BAILEY
Sung in Italian with English subtitles by GILLIAN WIDDICOMBE
NVC Arts International production
A simultaneous broadcast with Radio 3. Viewers with stereo Radio 3 may wish to turn off TVsound andposition their speakers on either side of the screen, but a few feet away. Stereo headphones provide a suitable alternative.