Anthony Minghellas breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. Two of the worlds foremost Butterflys, sopranos Kristine Opolais and Patricia Racette, share the title role. Tenors Massimo Giordano and Roberto Alagna sing Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterflys heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.Madama Butterfly is a co-production of the Metropolitan Opera, English National Opera, and the Lithuanian National Opera. Sung in Italian with Met Titles in English, German, Italian and Spanish