Two gorgeous young international stars appear as the tragic lovers: soprano Marina Costa-Jackson in her LAO debut as Mimì and tenor Saimir Pirgu as Rodolfo.
It remains one of the most beloved and most frequently performed of all operas. Along the way, they learn to celebrate life for all that it’s worth.Ī perennial audience favorite since its 1896 premiere, La Bohème sings to the romantic in all of us. Six struggling young artists dream of making it big and finding their perfect matches. It’s 19th-century Paris, a world capital filled with bustling cafes, bold ideas and creative energy. Kosky first wowed Angelenos with his sold-out productions of The Magic Flute, in the animation-driven staging which returns later this season.Ī not-completely-traditional production keeps the opera’s original 19th-century setting with a few surprises along the way, telling the story with raw emotional immediacy. Conducted by James Conlon, the company’s Richard Seaver Music Director, this fresh take on Puccini’s classic is the creation of Barrie Kosky, one of Europe’s most inventive stage directors. LA Opera presents one of opera’s most beloved classics, Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, opening the 2019/20 season on September 14.
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