There Really Was A Madam Butterfly: Madama Butterfly
Season 33
About the Episode
Does life really imitate art? Susan Graham, host of Live From Lincoln Center's broadcast of the New York City Opera production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, makes the case. With rare photographs of World War II-era Nagasaki, she tells the tragic real-life story of Tom Glover, son of a Japanese geisha and a Scottish industrialist.
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Extras
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New York Philharmonic: Celebrating Sondheim - Preview
Explore the dazzling orchestral world of one of America's foremost composers.0:30 -
Dave Matthews premieres "Here On Out" on Seasons of Cuba
The singer-songwriter invites the Chamber Orchestra of Havana for a first performance.0:38 -
Dave Matthews leads "Ants Marching" from Havana to New York
The prolific rocker leads Joshua Bell and Cuban musical guests in one of his biggest hits.1:41 -
Dave Matthews performs "Samurai Cop" on Seasons of Cuba
The prolific performer rocks out on one of his hit songs with musicians from Cuba.4:53 -
Before the Curtain Rises: Preparations for the SAB Workshop
A rare behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process behind one of ballet's key events.27:00 -
"Josh Groban: All That Echoes" Program Highlights
Highlights from the Lincoln Center concert originally broadcast April 12, 2013.20:15 -
The Nance In Conversation
Playwright, director and star discuss the acclaimed Broadway production.48:02 -
"Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel" Program Highlights
Highlights from the landmark New York Philharmonic's production of the classic musical.17:33 -
David Lang's "the public domain"
World premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer's monumental work for 800 voices.46:45 -
Providing Enough Space: Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline
"Providing Enough Space": Thoughts on Ending the School to Prison Pipeline30:04
