A revival of Huang Ruo’s M. Butterfly, a co-production between the Barbican and BBC Symphony Orchestra, landed in London last week.
The second act of Dream of the Red Chamber reached the apex and provided the audience with soul-stirring fulfillment.
Madama Butterfly remains fascinating because of its complexity.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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