Giacomo Puccini

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly: The 1904 Premiere That Shaped Opera History Madama Butterfly, one of the most beloved operas of all time, premiered at La Scala in Milan, Italy, on February 17, 1904. Composed by Giacomo Puccini, this tragic opera, inspired by real events and literary adaptations, initially faced a rocky reception but later became a Read more