Lucas Meachem starred as Sharpless in Anthony Minghella’s production of Madama Butterfly at the Metropolitan Opera. The cast featured extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian in her American debut and American tenor Jonathan Tetelman as B.F. Pinkerton. Elizabeth DeShong rounded out the ensemble as Suzuki. Meachem was regarded as,

“Lucas Meachem was an exceptionally compelling Sharpless. Warmth and compassion radiated from Meachem as he attempted to break the news to Butterfly that Pinkerton was returning to divorce her. The baritone’s resonant voice made the scene even more poignant to witness.”

— Seen and Heard International

 

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