I was lucky enough to attend the première of Madame Butterfly at the Opéra de Massy. This is probably Giacomo Puccini’s most modern opera.
We arrive at the opera house 20 minutes early, quickly go inside and head for the auditorium door. We take our seats, the hall fills up and, at 8 pm, the lights go out and the Opéra de Massy conductor, Dominique Rouits, arrives to the audience’s applause.