Madama Butterfly (1974)

Karajan magnificent in unique treatment of familiar tragedy

Run Time: 2h25m | Release: 14 Sep 1974

Genres: Music |

9.5 / 102 Vote Count

Overview:

Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo, Christa Ludwig, and Robert Kerns star in this Jean-Pierre Ponnelle-directed version of the Puccini opera, with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Madama Butterfly is a staple of the standard operatic repertoire for companies around the world, ranking 7th in the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide.