The Metropolitan Opera

On stage through May 11. In cinemas May 11. Tickets at metopera.org.

Three extraordinary sopranos—Aleksandra Kurzak, Eleonora Buratto, and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut)—tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenors Matthew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman co-star as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-sopranos Elizabeth DeShong and Eve Gigliotti share the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritones Davide Luciano and Lucas Meachem are the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.

A co-production of the Metropolitan Opera, English National Opera, and the Lithuanian National Opera

Production a gift of Mercedes and Sid Bass

Revival a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Austin T. Fragomen, Jr.

Aleksandra Kurzak is a Polish-born soprano and winner of numerous prestigious awards, including the International Opera Award and the Bachtrack Opera Award.

She studied voice at the conservatories of Wrocław and Hamburg. Kurzak made her professional opera debut at the age of 21 at the Wrocław State Opera as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, in which she performed with her mother and teacher Jolanta Żmurko (cast in the role of Countess). The artist is a laureate of numerous singing competitions in Warsaw, Barcelona, Helsinki, Canton, and Hamburg. In 2009 she received a PhD in Music. Click here to read more about Aleksandra Kurzak.