Madama Butterfly is an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini, first performed in 1904. The story is set in Japan and follows the tragic tale of Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese woman who falls in love with an American naval officer named B.F. Pinkerton. After a brief marriage, Pinkerton leaves, believing he can return later, while Cio-Cio-San remains devoted to him. As time passes, Cio-Cio-San waits for Pinkerton's return, unaware that he has married an American woman. When he finally returns with his new wife, Cio-Cio-San faces heartbreak and betrayal, leading to a poignant and tragic conclusion.