Madama Butterfly: “Un bel dì”

Asmik Grigorian sings an excerpt from Cio-Cio-San’s Act II aria in a stage rehearsal. Production: Anthony Minghella. Conductor: Xian Zhang. 2023–24 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

[bifeldman]

We haven’t had a soprano of this quality in a long time.

[vickiw]

I just saw the final performance at the Met today. I still cannot breathe. Grigorian and Tetelman were

[mojojojo]

Best performance of Madam Butterfly in the 21st century, the emotional embodiment and spontaneity is everything!

[klokheten]

The congenial interpretation of the role of Cio-Cio-San. Stunningly heartfelt and beautiful.

[ThéoM-vt]

Je viens de la voir en HD live. Je n’ai pas les mots pour dire à quel point c’était beau.

[MrDj]

Absolutely brilliant production. The acting was sublime.

[cwkelly]

So very lovely. Thank you for sharing this clip!

[teresasmall]

Saw the simulcast on May 11, beautiful voice and music, utterly moving. A splendid production by the Met. Thank you!!

[spikefoster]

Saw it at the cinema last night…. Magnificent..

[grimmrad]

I was at her debut and it was stunning. Group of teenage girls behind us - in tears after the end. Astonishing. Too bad Tetelman cancelled. .

[CarmenLavani]

Bravissima e perfetta! Pathos e voce meravigliosa!

[ΒιργινίαΤσιγκρή]

What a fantastic voice! She has something different! Bravo!

[operas]

She is a fantastic artist who makes the experience of going to the opera compelling. I saw her debut at the Met and I was riveted by her performance. She is meta: she lives somewhere above both music and theatre. She reminds me of Teresa Stratas who also was a complete artist. May Asmik Grigorian thrive and perform for decades to come.

[solangeguepratte]

Metveilleuse. bUTterfly voix. Interprétation. SUBLIME , ,c’est AsMIK grande artiste d’une grande BEAUTÉ j’étais à son spectacle hier soir le 11 .qel plaît !!!!je regarde toutes. Ses vidéos je l’adore!!!👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[DoloresRichards]

❤❤❤ what an experience @ the MET 4/30/24!!

[chaserooface]

"l'aspetto" was heard in another dimension.

[Jeru]

This scene, is one of my fav emotional part, .... I cry everytime when I listen to this aria 😭

[chiedu]

I saw her as Turandot in Vienna last December and she was extraordinary.

[ohmy]

Would love to see all that performance.

[harlendevraak]

Every time I watch and listen to Madama Butterfly, especially this part, Glen Close switching on and off a lamp keeps popping up on my head.