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Lyric Opera’s ‘Butterfly,’ with spellbinding new cast, beautifully frames a soprano’s fine art

Jan 13, 2014 – 6:46 am
Stefano Secco, Patricia Racette, Madam Butterfly at Lyric Opera Chicago Jan. 2014 (c. Dan Rest)

Review: Soprano Racette may not look like a fragile 15-year-old Japanese bride, but then few dramatic sopranos who specialize in Italian opera do. Yet Racette is one of those singing actresses who can make you believe just about anything, so sincere is her art and so particular her skills. ★★★★