Anthony Minghellas beautiful atmospheric production enhances Puccinis drama of unfortunate doomed love Soprano Kristine Opolais brings all of her passionate commitment to her portrayal of CioCioSan the teenage geisha who gives up everything for Lt Pinkerton Roberto Alagna is the American naval officer who does not understand the depth of CioCioSans love and whose subsequent marriage to an American woman precipitates Butterflys suicide Maria Zifchak is Suzuki CioCioSans faithful servant and Dwayne Croft plays the American consul Sharpless who tries to avert the tragedy Karel Mark Chichon conducts
