La Bohème - Royal Opera House DVD

UPC: 809478010272

Product Features

• Format: DVD, 2010 Opus Arte production
• Conductor: Andris Nelsons
• Director: John Copley
• Cast: Hibla Gerzmava, Teodor Ilincai, Marcello Gabriele Viviani, Inna Dukach, Kostas Smoriginas, Jacques Imbrailo, Jeremy White, Donald Maxwell
• Chorus: Royal Opera Chorus
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
• Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
• Audio: High-definition Stereo, Surround Sound
• Running Time: Approximately 122 minutes
• Extra Features: Behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House

Overview

This 2009 revival of La Bohème at the Royal Opera House presents one of the most beloved operas in the world. Directed by the legendary John Copley, this timeless production captures the romance, drama, and heartbreaking beauty of Puccini’s masterpiece. The meticulously crafted, historically accurate sets by Julia Trevelyan Oman add to the rich visual tapestry of 19th-century Paris. Russian soprano Hibla Gerzmava and Romanian tenor Teodor Ilincai lead the stellar cast, while the Royal Opera House Orchestra, conducted by Andris Nelsons, brings Puccini's lush melodies to life. Filmed in high-definition, this DVD showcases the emotional depth of the opera, making it a treasure for opera lovers and collectors alike.

Interesting Facts

• Historical Significance: La Bohème, first performed in 1896, is one of Giacomo Puccini's most famous works, loved for its beautiful melodies and poignant portrayal of young love and loss in bohemian Paris.
• Debut of Andris Nelsons: This performance marks the debut of renowned conductor Andris Nelsons at the Royal Opera House.
• Set Design: The set design by Julia Trevelyan Oman is renowned for its historical accuracy, immersing the audience in the atmosphere of Paris in the 1830s.
• John Copley: As one of the longest-running directors at the Royal Opera, Copley’s production of La Bohème has become a fixture in the opera world for its timeless appeal.

Publishers

• Label: Opus Arte
• Year: 2010
• Website: www.opusarte.com

Hashtags

#LaBoheme #GiacomoPuccini #RoyalOperaHouse #AndrisNelsons #HiblaGerzmava #TeodorIlincai #JohnCopley #OperaLovers #ClassicalMusic #OpusArte #PucciniFans #OperaDVD #CollectorsEdition #RoyalOpera