The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
Puccini: La bohème
“Zeffirelli's Met Production of La bohème Still Delights”
Synopsis
Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has moved generations of opera lovers since its 1896 world premiere. It has also proved incredibly popular with the Met’s global HD audiences and has been featured in three live high-definition transmissions since 2008. The most recent, presented during the 2017–18 season, includes a cast of celebrated young artists. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva is the fragile seamstress Mimì, who instantly falls in love with the passionate poet Rodolfo, sung by tenor Michael Fabiano. Soprano Susanna Phillips and baritone Lucas Meachem trade both spars and kisses as the on-again-off-again lovers Musetta and Marcello, with bass Matthew Rose and baritone Alexey Lavrov rounding out the rambunctious gang of bohemian friends. Maestro Marco Armiliato takes the podium to lead Franco Zeffirelli’s picturesque staging.
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The Metropolitan Opera: La BohèmeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli, Matthew Diamond
- Screenplay & Story
- Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Henri Murger
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Puccini: La bohème
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli, Matthew Diamond
Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Henri Murger
Giacomo Puccini
Peter Gelb, Louisa Briccetti
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Matthew Diamond
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Production Design
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Peter J. Hall
Costume Design
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème about?
Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has moved generations of opera lovers since its 1896 world premiere. It has also proved incredibly popular with the Met’s global HD audiences and has been featured in three live high-definition transmissions since 2008. The most recent, presented during the 2017–18 season, includes a cast of celebrated young artists. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva is the fragile seamstress Mimì, who instantly falls in love with the passionate poet Rodolfo, sung by tenor Michael Fabiano. Soprano Susanna Phillips and baritone Lucas Meachem trade both spars and kisses as the on-again-off-again lovers Musetta and Marcello, with bass Matthew Rose and baritone Alexey Lavrov rounding out the rambunctious gang of bohemian friends. Maestro Marco Armiliato takes the podium to lead Franco Zeffirelli’s picturesque staging.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Matthew Diamond.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème includes Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano, Susanna Phillips, Lucas Meacham, Matthew Rose.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème was composed by Giacomo Puccini.