A young Japanese woman faithfully awaits the return of her husband, an American naval officer. When he finally reappears years later, he brings with him the seeds of a heartbreaking tragedy.
Soprano Eri Nakamura stars as Butterfly, while tenor Kang Wang portrays the feckless U.S. officer Pinkerton. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts one of Puccini’s greatest scores, which remains unmatched for its beauty and dramatic intensity.
Free Concert Series: Rebanks Family Fellowship Showcase
November 08, 2022
Description
This performance showcases vocalists from the 21/22 and 22/23 Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School, which is designed as a catalyst for launching successful professional careers of extraordinary Canadian emerging artists who have completed their formal training. Featured artists include sopranos Hannah Crawford, Jaclyn Grossman, and Jonelle Sills; and mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco, with Trevor Chartrand on piano.