“La Bohème”, Giacomo Puccini’s poignant masterpiece, graces the esteemed La Fenice Opera House from February 2 to 10, 2024, enchanting audiences with its timeless portrayal of love, passion, and tragedy.
This operatic treasure, born from the creative collaboration between Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, draws inspiration from Henri Murger’s novel “Scenes from the Life of Bohème“. The libretto’s journey was marked by meticulous crafting to seamlessly merge the original text’s characters and situations into the musical framework. Despite this challenge, Puccini swiftly orchestrated the score, completing it by December 1895.
The opera premiered on February 1st, 1896, at Turin’s Teatro Regio, conducted by the young maestro Arturo Toscanini, starring Evan Gorga, Cesira Ferrani, Antonio Pini-Corsi, and Michele Mazzara. Initially met with mixed critical reception, the opera swiftly won the hearts of both audiences and critics alike.
The La Fenice production boasts an exceptional cast, featuring Celso Albelo as Rodolfo, Alessio Arduini as Marcello, Armando Gabba as Schaunard, Adolfo Corrado as Hills, Matteo Ferrara as Benoit/Alcindoro, Claudia Pavone as Mimì, Mariam Battistelli as Musetta, and a talented ensemble of supporting performers.
Under the baton of conductor Stefano Ranzani and choir master Alfonso Caiani, the Orchestra and Choir of the Teatro La Fenice promise a mesmerizing rendition. The production, directed by Francesco Micheli with evocative scenes by Edoardo Sanchi, enchanting costumes by Silvia Aymonino, and atmospheric lighting by Fabio Barettin, creates an immersive experience. With the children’s choir of the Little Venetian Singers adding their magical touch, “La Bohème” at La Fenice promises an unforgettable journey into the heartrending world of Puccini’s tragic love story.
Website: www.teatrolafenice.it
Location: La Fenice Opera House, Venice
Schedule: Feb. 2 – 10, 2024
