Discover the history of Madama Butterfly productions at the Royal Opera House with our interactive resource: http://www.roh.org.uk/interactives/madama-butterfly Join soprano Ermonela Jaho as she discusses her upcoming role as Cio-Cio-San in Puccini’s beautiful opera. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk/butterfly The event, hosted by Head Staff Director at Royal Opera House Amy Lane, will offer an in-depth look at Puccini’s heartbreaking opera and its history on stage at Covent Garden. Lane will be joined by the star of this year’s revival, Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho. Jaho sings the role of the tragic heroine Cio-Cio-San, the young Japanese bride of dashing American officer Lieutenant Pinkerton, who finds her romantic idyll shattered when he deserts her shortly after their marriage. In addition, journalist Lesley Downer will offer a closer look at Japan in the 19th century and the role of the Sadayakko, also known as a Japanese geisha or dancer. The Insights event will include several performance excerpts including the opera’s famous flower duet and 'Un bel di vedremo'. Explore the opera further in the Madama Butterfly Digital Programme (free with promocode FREEBUTTERFLY) http://www.roh.org.uk/publications/madama-butterfly-digital-programme