Madama Butterfly: The Opera on the Lake
At Villa Monastero: A Dramatic Adaptation of Giacomo Puccini’s Opera
The Province of Lecco is presenting the show *Madama Butterfly: The Opera on the Lake* at Villa Monastero in Varenna, scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at 9:00 p.m., with additional performances on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21.
The gardens of the historic estate overlooking Lake Como will provide an unparalleled setting for Puccini’s music, offering the audience a deeply evocative experience.
A unique event, a production created specifically for the occasion, featuring a top-tier cast and a set design conceived to harmonize with the trees, flowers, and water that make the Villa a magical place, visited by people from all over the world.
This production is the flagship of the “Opera diffusa – Youth, Territory, and Opera Heritage” project, sponsored by the Province of Lecco with the aim of highlighting the connection between the local area and Italian opera.
“We were deeply committed to and carefully planned the ‘Opera diffusa’ initiative, which reflects our commitment to promoting the region through culture,” commented Alessandra Hofmann, President of the Province of Lecco, and Silvia Bosio, Provincial Councilor for Culture and Cultural Heritage, “ This commitment to production and organization translates into a highly significant artistic initiative and an opportunity for growth, participation, and shared reflection within the community. The project, which brings together numerous local stakeholders, was created with the goal of promoting broad and inclusive participation, with a particular focus on empowering the younger generations. With this in mind, students from the Institute of Graphic, Fashion, and Design will contribute to the initiative by creating stage costumes and special merchandise, while students from the Grassi Scientific and Musical High School in Lecco will welcome the audience, underscoring the project’s educational and participatory value. ”.
In case of inclement weather, the July 16 performance will be rescheduled for July 17; for the other dates, and if it rains on July 17 as well, the performance will be presented in a scaled-down version in the Fermi Hall.
Tickets, which cost 35 euros and are non-refundable, can only be purchased online at the following link: https://ticketing.coopculture.it/event/4267E107-9903-3A84-1FAD-019F236C5E14
The ticket grants access to the venue up to 40 minutes before the show begins. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
On the day of the performance, opera attendees will be able to visit the exhibition during the House Museum’s opening hours, taking advantage of the reduced-price ticket of 11 euros (9 euros for young people ages 15 to 25).
