The Cambodia Opera Project: "Madame Butterfly"

CEOCambodiaNews · Post by **CEOCambodiaNews** » Tue Jun 13, 2023 1:58 pm

Jun 13, 2023
Cambodia Opera Project to Present Puccini Classic this December
By David Salazar

The Cambodia Opera Project is set to present “Madama Butterfly” this December.

The project will be led by Vincenzo Grisostomi Travaglini with Gabriele Faja directing the production and Marco Titotto conducting. The opera will star soprano Yasuko Fuji, mezzo Ai Iwasaki, tenor Enrico Terrone Guerra, Khuon Sethisak, Ng Martin, and Nhoeng Kanol.

“We have an amazing team with great expertise, but we need help from sponsors and partners to stage this amazing production. This is a project out of love and passion for Opera, the arts, and for the development of classical productions in Cambodia,” Faja said of the project, per EuroCham Cambodia.

Performances of “Madama Butterfly” will take place at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Dates have yet to be confirmed.
https://operawire.com/cambodia-opera-pr ... -december/

CEOCambodiaNews · Post by **CEOCambodiaNews** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:32 pm

Madama Butterfly – Phnom Penh
December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Opera is coming to the Cambodian capital, as the performance of Madama Butterfly will take place on 10th December 2023.

The organisers say: “Witness the Cambodian premiere of Madama Butterfly, a globally acclaimed opera that has captivated audiences for generations. This fully staged production boasts an impressive ensemble of more than 70 performers, including celebrated director Vincenzo Grisostomi Travaglini, along with star singers such as Enrico Terrone-Guerra, Yasuko Fuji, Ai Iwasaki, and Cambodian sensation Sethisak Khuon.

Be part of the classical event of the year at Koh Pich Theatre on December 10th. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the magic of Madama Butterfly – a timeless masterpiece that promises an unforgettable evening of music and drama.”

Tickets are available for between USD $40-100 depending on the seating.

Executive Producer: Ai Iwasaki (Cambodia Opera Project)
Director of Production: Gabriele Faja
Director: Vincenzo Grisostomi Travaglini
Assistant Dir: HRH Ravivaddhana Monipong Sisowath
Art Director: Ai Iwasaki
Conductor: Marco Titotto
Japan Musical Director: Jun Isaka
Repetiteur & Stage Manager: Paolo Gonnelli
Director of Design: Juveris Tenisons
Artwork by: Christian Develter

Cast

Soprano: Yasuko Fuji
Mezzo: Ai Iwasaki
Tenor: Enrico Terrone-Guerra
Baritone: Martin Ng
Tenor: Sethisak Khuon
Bass: Genta Fujioka
Tenor: Koki Mochizuki
Orchestra: Phnom Penh Philharmonic & Choir

https://www.b2b-cambodia.com/event/mada ... hnom-penh/

rozzieoz · Post by **rozzieoz** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:38 pm

The last time I saw Madame Butterfly was in Durban when I was a teenager. I can't wait for this production!

cabron · Post by **cabron** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:15 pm

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:32 pm Madama Butterfly – Phnom Penh
December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Opera is coming to the Cambodian capital, as the performance of Madama Butterfly will take place on 10th December 2023.

The organisers say: “Witness the Cambodian premiere of Madama Butterfly, a globally acclaimed opera that has captivated audiences for generations. This fully staged production boasts an impressive ensemble of more than 70 performers, including celebrated director Vincenzo Grisostomi Travaglini, along with star singers such as Enrico Terrone-Guerra, Yasuko Fuji, Ai Iwasaki, and Cambodian sensation Sethisak Khuon.

Be part of the classical event of the year at Koh Pich Theatre on December 10th. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the magic of Madama Butterfly – a timeless masterpiece that promises an unforgettable evening of music and drama.”

Tickets are available for between USD $40-100 depending on the seating.

Executive Producer: Ai Iwasaki (Cambodia Opera Project)
Director of Production: Gabriele Faja
Director: Vincenzo Grisostomi Travaglini
Assistant Dir: HRH Ravivaddhana Monipong Sisowath
Art Director: Ai Iwasaki
Conductor: Marco Titotto
Japan Musical Director: Jun Isaka
Repetiteur & Stage Manager: Paolo Gonnelli
Director of Design: Juveris Tenisons
Artwork by: Christian Develter

Cast

Soprano: Yasuko Fuji
Mezzo: Ai Iwasaki
Tenor: Enrico Terrone-Guerra
Baritone: Martin Ng
Tenor: Sethisak Khuon
Bass: Genta Fujioka
Tenor: Koki Mochizuki
Orchestra: Phnom Penh Philharmonic & Choir

https://www.b2b-cambodia.com/event/mada ... hnom-penh/

Finally a good news, I will not miss such occasion. Gee I have to dusting off my tuxedos.

CEOCambodiaNews · Post by **CEOCambodiaNews** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:45 am

‘Madama Butterfly’ Coming To Cambodia In 2023
01/09/2023
‘Madama Butterfly’, one of the world’s most cherished ‘love story’ operas, will take stage for the first time in Cambodia in December 2023, marking a historic moment for cultural form in the Kingdom.

B2B Cambodia spoke with Gabriele Faja, director of production for the upcoming Madama Butterfly performance in Cambodia.

The Italian masterpiece, penned in 1904 by Giacomo Puccini, and based on the play Madame Butterfly by David Belasco, weaves a poignant story of unrequited love, entwining a young 15-year-old Japanese girl’s heart with that of an American naval officer, but is destined to be doomed with devastating consequences. The opera was also the basis for the hit stage musical Miss Saigon.

The production of Madama Butterfly in Cambodia aims to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Japan-Cambodia diplomatic relations and the birth of Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccino.

This cultural event is funded by the Italian Embassy in Bangkok and the Japanese Embassy in Phnom Penh.

Gabriele Faja told B2B Cambodia that this is not the first time that opera has been brought to Cambodia. His team produced previous performances in 2018 and 2019 as a testament to bringing a bigger opera experience to Cambodia in 2023.

https://www.b2b-cambodia.com/articles/m ... a-in-2023/