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Asmik Grigorian (Cio-Cio-San); Joshua Guerrero (Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton); Lauri Vasar (Sharpless); Hongni Wu (Suzuki); Ya-Chung Huang (Goro); Jeremy White (The Bonze); Josef Jeongmeen Ahn (Prince Yamadori); Veena Akama-Makia (Kate Pinkerton); Romanas Kudriašovas (Imperial Commissioner)
When young Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San marries American naval officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she dreams of a future with her new husband, only to learn that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion — one with tragic consequences.
With its exquisite score, Giacomo Puccini’s poignant 1904 opera is as beautiful as it is shattering. Drawing inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan, Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s production stars Asmik Grigorian with Kevin John Edusei conducting.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 22/11/2024
Sound Formats: Dolby Digital Stereo & DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, IT, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1391D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 22/11/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS-HD Master Audio Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, IT, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7328D
Conductor(s):
Kevin John Edusei
Kevin John Edusei
Orchestra(s):
Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Artist(s):
Asmik Grigorian; Joshua Guerrero; Lauri Vasar; Hongni Wu; Ya-Chung Huang; Jeremy White; Josef Jeongmeen Ahn; Veena Akama-Makia; Romanas Kudriašovas; Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House; Kevin John Edusei
Asmik Grigorian; Joshua Guerrero; Lauri Vasar; Hongni Wu; Ya-Chung Huang; Jeremy White; Josef Jeongmeen Ahn; Veena Akama-Makia; Romanas Kudriašovas; Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House; Kevin John Edusei
"Grigorian inhabits the part to a degree one does not often experience." (The Guardian ★★★★)
"A delightfully simple balance between Japanese culture and the west." (The Daily Express ★★★★)
"A blisteringly poignant revival of Puccini’s tragic drama." (The Independent ★★★★)
"A delightfully simple balance between Japanese culture and the west." (The Daily Express ★★★★)
"A blisteringly poignant revival of Puccini’s tragic drama." (The Independent ★★★★)
Asmik Grigorian (Cio-Cio-San); Joshua Guerrero (Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton); Lauri Vasar (Sharpless); Hongni Wu (Suzuki); Ya-Chung Huang (Goro); Jeremy White (The Bonze); Josef Jeongmeen Ahn (Prince Yamadori); Veena Akama-Makia (Kate Pinkerton); Romanas Kudriašovas (Imperial Commissioner)
When young Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San marries American naval officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she dreams of a future with her new husband, only to learn that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion — one with tragic consequences.
With its exquisite score, Giacomo Puccini’s poignant 1904 opera is as beautiful as it is shattering. Drawing inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan, Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s production stars Asmik Grigorian with Kevin John Edusei conducting.
DVD
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 22/11/2024
Sound Formats: Dolby Digital Stereo & DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, IT, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OA1391D
BLU-RAY
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 22/11/2024
Sound Formats: LPCM 2.0 & DTS-HD Master Audio Digital Surround 5.1
Ratio: 16:9
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, IT, JP, KO
Catalogue Number: OABD7328D
Conductor(s):
Kevin John Edusei
Kevin John Edusei
Orchestra(s):
Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Artist(s):
Asmik Grigorian; Joshua Guerrero; Lauri Vasar; Hongni Wu; Ya-Chung Huang; Jeremy White; Josef Jeongmeen Ahn; Veena Akama-Makia; Romanas Kudriašovas; Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House; Kevin John Edusei
Asmik Grigorian; Joshua Guerrero; Lauri Vasar; Hongni Wu; Ya-Chung Huang; Jeremy White; Josef Jeongmeen Ahn; Veena Akama-Makia; Romanas Kudriašovas; Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House; Kevin John Edusei
"Grigorian inhabits the part to a degree one does not often experience." (The Guardian ★★★★)
"A delightfully simple balance between Japanese culture and the west." (The Daily Express ★★★★)
"A blisteringly poignant revival of Puccini’s tragic drama." (The Independent ★★★★)
"A delightfully simple balance between Japanese culture and the west." (The Daily Express ★★★★)
"A blisteringly poignant revival of Puccini’s tragic drama." (The Independent ★★★★)
