Santa Fe Opera’s Bold Butterfly Revival | Santa Fe News

Santa Fe Opera’s season opener revives Madama Butterfly with a sleek, modern set and bold casting choices—every Japanese role sung by performers of Asian heritage. Karen Chia-ling Ho delivers a commanding, empowered Butterfly, while Stephen Costello’s Pinkerton feels emotionally flat until the second act. Supporting cast shines: Sun-Ly Pierce’s Suzuki is a revelation in stagecraft, Jarrett Ott brings gravitas to Sharpless, and Ya-Chung Huang’s Goro adds vibrant energy. Conductor John Fiore elevates the orchestra, especially during the iconic second-act instrumental break. Using the Brescia version, the production deepens character arcs, notably Kate Pinkerton’s role. A visually stunning, emotionally layered revival—don’t miss it if you’re in town. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae16c8847a0b48ce