About
M. Butterfly is an opera by composer Huang Ro, with music direction by Carolyn Kuan and direction by Krystian Lada. Its European premiere is at De Munt, Brussels, from 20 April to 4 May 2027.
What to expect
In Mao's China, French diplomat René Gallimard is bewitched by opera singer Song Liling, and the two begin an affair that lasts twenty years.
Then they are arrested, and in court Song turns out to have been a man in drag and a Chinese spy who passed on information about the war in Vietnam.
Composer Huang Ro turned this story into an opera in 2020, with more than one nod to Puccini's Madama Butterfly.
The European premiere is under the musical direction of Carolyn Kuan, with Robin Adams and Kangmin Justin Kim as the two lovers.
- European premiere
- Music direction: Carolyn Kuan
- Director: Krystian Lada
- Cast: Robin Adams, Kangmin Justin Kim
- Young Opera Night: 4 May 2027
Dates
Questions
When does M. Butterfly start and end?
M. Butterfly runs Tuesday, 20 April 2027, 19:30.
Where is M. Butterfly?
M. Butterfly takes place at De Munt, Muntplein 6, Brussel.
What is the story of M. Butterfly?
In Mao's China, French diplomat René Gallimard begins an affair with opera singer Song Liling.
The affair lasts twenty years, until they are arrested.
In court, Song appears to have been a man in drag and a Chinese spy.
The opera nods to Puccini's Madama Butterfly.
What is the Young Opera Night?
On 4 May 2027 there is a Young Opera Night for people under 30.
It includes a free drink and a digital programme book.
Also a personal welcome and an after-event or other surprise.
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Getting there
De Munt, Muntplein 6, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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