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Review: West Bay Opera's straightforward 'Madama Butterfly' reveals its enduring power

Original post made on Oct 21, 2023

West Bay Opera's production of "Madama Butterfly" reveals Puccini's opera as a profound indictment of imperialism. Performances run through Oct. 22.

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Posted by MBoots
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Oct 21, 2023 at 5:49 pm

MBoots is a registered user.

One more performances on Sunday October 22 at 2pm... if you love classical music or opera do yourself a favor and go. Palmertree is an amazing singer/actress with a big, gorgeous instrument. Pinkerton is now Moises Salazar, a sub for Covid-infected Mulder, and Salazar (an Adler Fellow at SF Opera) raised the roof of Lucy Stern Theater with his huge, handsome tenor. Butterfly is a wonderful opera for people looking for a first opera experience.


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