By showing these pieces in tandem, Seattle Opera seeks to emphasize Puccini’s intentional criticism of American attitudes toward Japan such attitudes would later scar our own Pacific Northwest history during World War II. Thus, An American Dream, a story depicting the incarceration of Japanese Americans, will provide an essential second perspective for Butterfly audiences a month later in September, 2017. Inspired by true events, Butterfly is an often painful reminder of racial and cultural injustice found throughout America’s history. This tragic tale of a reckless American naval officer and a trusting geisha he purchased as a temporary bride includes some of Puccini’s most famous music such as the radiant “Flower Duet,” Butterfly’s poignant arias, and a rapturous love song for the ages. The performance also includes Seattle debuts for Alexey Dolgov and Dominick Chenes (Pinkerton) and the return of Weston Hurt (Sharpless), Renée Rapier (Suzuki), and Maestro Carlo Montanaro. Stage director Kate Cherry’s “sublime, visually fantastic, must-see” show ( .nz) stars Lianna Haroutounian and Alexia Voulgaridou who each make company debuts as Cio-Cio-San. The mainstage season at McCaw Hall kicks off with Puccini’s famous Madame Butterfly, Aug. This is why it’s crucial to reduce historic barriers that have made our art form, at times, inaccessible.” “Whether it’s Verdi or Mozart on our mainstage, or an opera with Muslim or LGBTQ characters presented in our community-opera speaks to the experience of being human which we share. “We want to present opera in a way that reflects our time and place-so naturally, representing the diverse people of our region is important to us,” said General Director Aidan Lang. Looks like a great season! Get more ticket info here. There will be performances at Georgetown Steam Plant and even free outdoor events. There will be collaboration with ACT Theatre and Seattle Symphony leaders. Seattle Opera has unveiled the new 2017/18 season with news of new venues and bilingual performances for elementary-school students.
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