Join fellow OLLI members for a moving afternoon at the North Carolina Opera with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, one of the most beloved works in the operatic canon. This timeless story follows Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha whose devotion to the American naval officer Pinkerton sets the stage for a powerful exploration of love, betrayal, and cultural collision.
As a special bonus, participants can deepen the experience with an online preview led by opera educator Margie Satinsky on Wednesday, January 21, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. In this engaging session, Margie will illuminate the life of composer Giacomo Puccini, the historical and cultural backdrop of Madama Butterfly, and the complex dynamics between its central characters — insights that will enrich your appreciation of the performance.
Margie has been teaching opera appreciation courses since 2012 for OLLI and other lifelong learning programs, and she serves as President and co-founder of the Triangle Wagner Society.
