La Boheme (1988)
Giacomo Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of tableaux depicting the infectious joie de vivre of youth and the tragic waste of disease and separation. The legendary and incomparable partnership of Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti as the two lovers has been captured in this special live recording from stage of the San Francisco Opera. Brian Large has adapted Francesca Zambello's production for video, further illuminating the fascinating interaction of Puccini's characters. Gino Quilico sings Marcello, the colorful and moody painter, whose tempestuous relationship with the flirtatious Musetta (sung by Sandra Pacetti), comically mirrors the more profound love of Rodolfo and Mimi. Nicolai Ghiaurov sings Colline.
Cast
- Tiziano Severini - Self - Conductor
- Mirella Freni - Mimì
- Luciano Pavarotti - Rodolfo
- Gino Quilico - Marcello
- Nicolai Ghiaurov - Colline
- Stephen Dickson
- Italo Tajo
- Orchestra of the San Francisco Opera House - Self - Orchestra
- Chorus of the San Francisco Opera House - Self - Chorus
- Giacomo Puccini - Self - Composer
Screenplay
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Boheme about?
- Giacomo Puccini's bittersweet opera of high-spirited bohemians and the doomed love between Rodolfo, the idealistic poet and Mimi, the consumptive flower-maker, is a beautifully balanced series of tableaux depicting the infectious joie de vivre of youth and the tragic waste of disease and separation. The legendary and incomparable partnership of Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti as the two lovers has been captured in this special live recording from stage of the San Francisco Opera. Brian Large has adapted Francesca Zambello's production for video, further illuminating the fascinating interaction of Puccini's characters. Gino Quilico sings Marcello, the colorful and moody painter, whose tempestuous relationship with the flirtatious Musetta (sung by Sandra Pacetti), comically mirrors the more profound love of Rodolfo and Mimi. Nicolai Ghiaurov sings Colline.
- Who directed La Boheme?
- La Boheme was directed by Francesca Zambello, Brian Large.
- Who stars in La Boheme?
- La Boheme stars Tiziano Severini, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Gino Quilico, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Stephen Dickson.
- How long is La Boheme?
- La Boheme has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is La Boheme?
- La Boheme is a Music, Drama, Romance film.
- How much did La Boheme gross?
- La Boheme grossed $143,247 worldwide.
- Where was La Boheme produced?
- La Boheme was produced in United States of America, Germany, Italy, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of La Boheme?
- The themes of La Boheme include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.