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Madame Butterfly is a three-act opera written by the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini in 1906. The story is based on a short story by John Luther Long and a play by David Belasco. The opera tells the tragic story of a young Japanese geisha named Cio-Cio-San, also known as Butterfly, who falls in love with an American naval officer named Pinkerton. Despite warnings from her family and friends, Butterfly marries Pinkerton, believing that he loves her and will return to her. However, Pinkerton leaves Japan and Butterfly behind, only to return three years later with his American wife. Devastated by Pinkerton's betrayal, Butterfly ultimately takes her own life. The opera is known for its beautiful music, including the famous aria ""Un bel di vedremo"" and the duet ""Viene la sera."" Madame Butterfly has become one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the world, and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions.D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Apres John L. Long And David Belasco. Translated By M. Paul Ferrier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Suor Angelica, also known as Sister Angelica, is a one-act opera by the renowned Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini. The opera was first performed in 1918 and tells the story of a young nun, Sister Angelica, who has been forced to enter a convent as punishment for giving birth to a child out of wedlock. The opera takes place in the convent where Sister Angelica resides, and the story unfolds through a series of conversations and interactions with the other nuns.Throughout the opera, Sister Angelica struggles to come to terms with her past and the guilt she feels for her actions. She longs to be reunited with her son, but the other nuns refuse to provide her with any information about him. As the story progresses, Sister Angelica's emotional turmoil becomes increasingly intense, culminating in a final, devastating scene that is both tragic and deeply moving.Puccini's score for Suor Angelica is characterized by its haunting melodies and beautiful choral arrangements. The opera is a masterpiece of Italian opera, and is widely regarded as one of Puccini's most beautiful and emotionally powerful works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First-rate guide to one of Puccini's greatest operas, including: the complete Italian libretto; modern English translation; plot summary; list of characters; and an informative introduction. Revision of the work originally published by Dover, New York, 1962.

English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original.

English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original.

A modern adaptation of Puccini's opera, La Fanciulla del West, set in the heart of London's Soho.

Winner of 2011 What's On Stage award for Best Off-West End Production and Olivier Award for Best Opera Production 2011.