MADAMA BUTTERFLY by Giacomo Puccini

Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

A proposed production for the Glimmerglass Opera House

Scenic & Costume Design by Andrew D. Moerdyk  

 

ACT 01 - The Wedding

"What a farce, this parade of my new relations"

1/2" scale model

ACT 01 FINALE - The Nuptial Bed

"Love me just a little"

1/2" scale model

ACT 02 - ENTR'ACTE

"Izaghi and Izanami, don't Let Butterfly Cry anymore"

1/2" scale model

ACT 02 - HUMMING CHORUS

1/2" scale model

ACT 03 - Pinkerton Returns

"Farewell flowery refuge of Happiness and Love"

1/2" scale model

ACT 03 

"Farewell Little Love - Go and play"

1/2" scale model

ACT 01 COSTUME SKECTHES

ACT 02 COSTUME SKETCHES