Asmik Grigorian (Cio-Cio San), Joshua Guerrero (Pinkerton), Lauri Vasar (Sharpless), Hongni Wu (Suzuki), Ya-Chung Huang (Goro), Jeremy White (The Bonze)

Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Kevin John Edusei, Moshe Leiser & Patrice Caurier

When young Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San marries American naval officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she dreams of a future with her new husband, only to learn that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion — one with tragic consequences.

With its exquisite score, Giacomo Puccini’s poignant 1904 opera is as beautiful as it is shattering. Drawing inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan, Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s production stars Asmik Grigorian with Kevin John Edusei conducting.

"Grigorian inhabits the part to a degree one does not often experience." (The Guardian ★★★★)

"A delightfully simple balance between Japanese culture and the west." (The Daily Express ★★★★)

"A blisteringly poignant revival of Puccini’s tragic drama." (The Independent ★★★★)