LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Madame Butterfly

In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot and, of course, the music of Madame Butterfly by Puccini. Don't miss this unforgettable masterpiece, tickets are on sale now at LAOpera.org.

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