Washington National Opera Presents Puccini's La Bohème
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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The last date listed for La Bohème was Sunday September 30, 2007 / 2:00pm.
6 Goldstar Member Reviews
Pat Houser
While I certainly had some nits to pick about some directorial choices, there were a number of nuances I really liked (using the live video camera, and a wonderful photo montage), and the singing was fabulous!Written on Oct 02 2007
The second act was the weakest although it was visually interesting, and the notion of Musetta as dominatrix just really didn't work for me given what happens in the fourth act, but it was never boring, and wonderfully sung throughout.
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Catherine
Great seats! All in all, a very enjoyable experience.Written on Oct 01 2007
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Judi Potter
La Boheme.....This was my first opera and I'm hooked! The voices of these very talented singers were outstanding. What a lovely experience. I liked that it was adapted to a contemporary setting and I appreciated that there were subtitles. It also helped to read a synopsis beforehand. I can't wait for my next opera experience!Written on Oct 01 2007
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Goldstar Member
it was a modern version of la Boheme, but the music and voices were terrific!Written on Oct 01 2007
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More Information About La Bohème
Website
http://www.dc-opera.org/ourseason/laboheme.asp
Quotes & Highlights
- "This is not your father's La Bohème. But it works." --The Washington Times
- "There are some wonderful things going on here visually.... Above all, there is a strong enough theatrical flair at work throughout the venture to deliver the most important elements of Bohème more or less intact." --The Baltimore Sun
- "Conductor Emmanuel Villaume shapes the work with love, lyricism, and an unfailing sense of proportion. The casting is strong, and better than that when Vittorio Grigolo is onstage...." --The Washington Post
- To read about the history of La Bohème, click here.
Description
Perhaps more than any other classic opera, La Bohème lends itself to contemporary interpretation. Innovative director Mariusz Trelinski updates Puccini's timeless tale in an extraordinary new production, following the stories of a circle of young artists who long for a deeper connection to society.
This production is from Teatr Wielki-National Opera Warsaw.
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
About the Ticket Supplier: Washington National Opera
As the resident opera company of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera (WNO) draws on a rich history to offer high-quality grand opera featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Additionally, WNO serves as a vital resource throughout the Washington metro area, bringing opera to a broad public through its award-winning education and community programs.