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For any opera which in its original form met with derision, Puccini's Madama Butterfly has more than proved those just critics wrong. It is now one of the standard and favourite works adored by opera-lovers everywhere. Its themes of love and heartbreak are common in almost every human experience and its plethora of beautiful melodies make it immediately attractive to audiences everywhere.