On July 3, 9, 14, and 18, Michael Fabiano will perform the role of Pinkerton in Damiano Michieletto’s modern production of Madama Butterfly at Teatro Real de Madrid. Reflecting on his recent performances of the same role at the San Francisco Opera, the press raved, “Fabiano sang like a god. His shining artistry, imbued with youthful warmth, lyric beauty, and strength, was as glorious, secure, and passionate as when he soared to stardom in the first decade of the 21st century.” (Opera Now)

The top-tier cast also includes Lianna Haroutounian as Butterfly, Gemma Coma-Alabert as Suzuki, Gerardo Bullón (July 3, 14, 18) and Luis Cansino (July 9) alternating as Sharpless, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso as Goro, Tomeu Bibiloni as Prince Yamadori, Fernando Radó as the Bonze, and Marta Fontanals-Simmons as Kate Pinkerton, with Nicola Luisotti conducting.