Butterfly brings a flutter of excitement to the Fringe

Por David Smythe, 25 agosto 2015

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Crítica hecha desde St Andrew's and St George's Church, Edinburgh el 24 agosto 2015

Puccini, Madama Butterfly

Opera Bohemia

John Wilkie, Dirección de escena

Melanie Gowie, Cio-Cio-San (Madama Butterfly)

Cheryl Forbes, Suzuki

Alistair Digges, Pinkerton

Douglas Nairn, Sharpless

Barry McAleer, Goro

Gordon Cree, Piano

Gongbo Jiang, Violín

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

Opera Bohemia’s Butterfly brings a flutter of excitement to the Fringe