Description
La Bohème - Malmö Opera by Naxos (DVD)
UPC: 0747313538553
Product Features
- Title: La Bohème
- Composer: Giacomo Puccini
- Conductor: Christian Badea
- Stage Director: Orpha Phelan
- Opera: Four-act opera based on Scènes de la vie de bohème by Henri Murger
- Main Cast:Orchestra: Malmö Opera Orchestra and Chorus
- Mimi: Olesya Golovneva
- Rodolfo: Joachim Bäckström
- Marcello: Vladislav Sulimsky
- Musetta: Maria Fontosh
- Schaunard: Daniel Hällström
- Colline: Miklós Sebestyén
- Special Feature: Malmö Children's Chorus
- Language: Italian
- Subtitles: Italian, English, German, French
- Region Code: Worldwide
- Aspect Ratio: NTSC 16:9
- Sound: PCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
- Running Time: 117:58 minutes
Overview
This acclaimed Malmö Opera production of Puccini’s La Bohème, presented by Naxos, delves into the lives of young, idealistic artists in Paris during the 1830s, as they struggle with love and loss. Conductor Christian Badea leads the Malmö Opera Orchestra and Chorus in an emotionally charged performance, emphasizing Puccini’s timeless score. Director Orpha Phelan reimagines the setting, showing that the themes of love and heartbreak remain relevant in contemporary times.
Lauded by critics, this production was described by the Svenska Dagbladet as "one of the most moving renditions of Puccini's opera I have ever seen." The stellar cast, led by Olesya Golovneva as Mimi and Joachim Bäckström as Rodolfo, brings depth to the characters’ romantic and tragic journey.
Interesting Facts
- La Bohème is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide, often cited for its emotional intensity and accessible storytelling.
- Giacomo Puccini drew inspiration from Henri Murger’s stories and his own experiences as a struggling artist.
- This Malmö production features cutting-edge stage and costume design by Leslie Travers, along with striking lighting by Thomas C. Hase.
- The video direction by Volker Werner ensures that this live performance is captured with the vibrancy and intimacy that makes the story resonate on screen.
Track Listing
- Act 1
- "Quando me'n vo'" - Musetta's Waltz
- Mimi’s Aria: "Si, mi chiamano Mimi"
- Act 2
- "Marcello, finalmente!"
- Rodolfo and Mimi's duet
- Act 3
- Mimi and Rodolfo's confrontation
- Quartet: "Addio dolce svegliare"
- Act 4
- The final scenes: Mimi’s death and the heart-wrenching farewell
Publishers
- Naxos Media Holdings (Europe)
- Produced in collaboration with Malmö Opera and PDV Records
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