RUNNING TIME: 2:00
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2014
STARRING: Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna
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WRITER(S): Giacomo Puccini
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Puccini’s achingly beautiful score charmingly conveys the plight of Magda (the “swallow” of the title), who unexpectedly finds true love with the handsome young Ruggero. But their idyllic life comes to a premature end as she is haunted by the fear that her checkered past will ruin his future. Opera stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna portray Puccini’s star-crossed lovers. Nicholas Joël’s production features elegant and sophisticated art-deco sets that contribute to the dazzling stage picture.

Original transmission: Saturday, January 10, 2009.