{"product_id":"807280810691","title":"Alexander Joel - Puccini: Madama Butterfly - Import Blu-ray Disc","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander Joel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuccini’s (1858–1924) *Madama Butterfly* is a work every Japanese person should hear at least once. While it’s a work that invites criticism—whether for being “anachronistic” or “failing to reflect the true nature of Japan”—no matter the production, the story it portrays is universal. As a tragic love story that accurately captures the psyche of a woman waiting devotedly for her beloved, it will surely be passed down through the ages. This video is a recording of a 2012 production staged in Hamburg. The lead role of Cio-Cio-San is played by the young soprano Alexia Voulgaridou, who brings a stylish and contemporary interpretation to the character. With the Romanian tenor Ilincai in the role of Pinkerton, a deep shadow of anguish came to dwell within the character—a man who is, by nature, supposed to be cold-hearted. This production, which garnered attention for the world created by acclaimed director Bussard and the costumes by renowned designer Christian Lacroix, unfolds as a beautifully crafted world, further enhanced by the music woven by conductor Alexander Joel.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arthaus Musik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414269681953,"sku":"807280810691","price":7090.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/807280810691.jpg?v=1788096449","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/807280810691","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}