Madama Butterfly in Riba-roja
The Auditori Municipal de Riba-roja de Túria hosts a production of Madama Butterfly on 26 September 2026, the three-act opera by Giacomo Puccini with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Composed between 1901 and 1903, the work tells the story of Cio-Cio San (Madama Butterfly), a young Japanese geisha, and her marriage to B.F. Pinkerton, a US Navy officer. The plot explores the cultural and emotional conflict between the two characters.
Production and cast
The performance is by the Camerata Lírica de España, under the artistic and stage direction of Rodolfo Albero. The cast includes soloists, choir, and orchestra, though the names of the principal performers have not been disclosed in available sources. The opera will be sung in Italian with Spanish subtitles.
Practical details
- Date and time: Saturday 26 September 2026 at 19:00 (doors open at 18:30).
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including an interval.
- Tickets: From €6. Advance sale on the official Riba-roja Town Council website. No need to print your ticket; you can show it on your mobile.
- Venue: Auditori Municipal de Riba-roja de Túria.
The opera features some of Puccini’s most famous arias, such as Un bel dì vedremo and Addio, fiorito asil.
