Madama Butterfly at Lyric Opera

Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended

"...Lyric audiences have heard some memorable Cio-Cio-Sans over the past 50-some years, including Maria Callas, Renata Scotto, Leontyne Price, Renata Tebaldi and Catherine Malfitano. The company's current Madama Butterfly, American soprano Patricia Racette, certainly belongs in that distinguished company. In a concert performance of "Butterfly" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the 2007 Ravinia Festival, she gave a hint of the ardor she would bring to Lyric. Hearing her in a fully staged production only magnified her gifts."

SouthtownStar - Highly Recommended

"...Although "Madama Butterfly" has been presented by the Lyric more than a dozen times, this production stands out. Much of the credit for the beguiling presentation goes to Patricia Racette, whose poignant desperation and lost hope as Madama Butterfly is palpable, and whose gorgeous soprano stands out in the title role."

ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended

"...This most romantic, emotionally wrenching and ultimately tragic love story features a most memorable character marvelously sung and fully realized by Patricia Racette. Sir Andrew Davis’ orchestra plays Puccini score with enchanting verve. “Madama Butterfly” is wonderful show to expose young folks to the grandeur of world-class opera. I was totally engrossed throughout."