The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème (2018)
Zeffirelli's Met Production of La bohème Still Delights
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.
Cast
- Sonya Yoncheva - Mimi
- Michael Fabiano - Rodolfo
- Susanna Phillips - Musetta
- Lucas Meacham - Marcello
- Matthew Rose - Colline
- Alexey Lavrov - Schaunard
- Paul Plishka - Benoît/Alcindoro
- Marco Armiliato - Self - Conductor
- Kelli O'Hara - Self - Host
- MET Orchestra
Screenplay
- Henri Murger (Original Story)
- Giuseppe Giacosa
- Luigi Illica
Trailer
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- 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 Matthew Diamond, Franco Zeffirelli.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème stars Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano, Susanna Phillips, Lucas Meacham, Matthew Rose, Alexey Lavrov.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème was produced in United States of America.