Germany / Sep 14, 1974
Overall average
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Elke Schary | Kate Pinkerton |
| Herbert von Karajan | Self - Conductor |
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MusicHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Puccini's Madama Butterfly |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Deutsche Grammophon |
| Release date | 14 settembre 1974 |
| Writer | David Belasco, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa |
| Assistant directors | Jean-Pierre Ponnelle |
| Music | Giacomo Puccini |
| Sound | Giacomo Puccini |
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