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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 ★★★★)
"... intensity of the soprano’s delivery, and countless expressive touches in body language and facial expression… Nothing quite matches up to the force of Grigorian’s portrayal, though Hongni Wu finds more meat in the character of Suzuki than many mezzos" (Gramophone)
"A delightfully simple balance between Japanese culture and the west." (The Daily Express ★★★★)
"A blisteringly poignant revival of Puccini’s tragic drama." (The Independent ★★★★)
"... intensity of the soprano’s delivery, and countless expressive touches in body language and facial expression… Nothing quite matches up to the force of Grigorian’s portrayal, though Hongni Wu finds more meat in the character of Suzuki than many mezzos" (Gramophone)
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 ★★★★)
"... intensity of the soprano’s delivery, and countless expressive touches in body language and facial expression… Nothing quite matches up to the force of Grigorian’s portrayal, though Hongni Wu finds more meat in the character of Suzuki than many mezzos" (Gramophone)
"A delightfully simple balance between Japanese culture and the west." (The Daily Express ★★★★)
"A blisteringly poignant revival of Puccini’s tragic drama." (The Independent ★★★★)
"... intensity of the soprano’s delivery, and countless expressive touches in body language and facial expression… Nothing quite matches up to the force of Grigorian’s portrayal, though Hongni Wu finds more meat in the character of Suzuki than many mezzos" (Gramophone)
