TV Standard: NTSC

Credits:

Antonio Pappano, Covent Garden Royal Opera House Orchestra, Royal Opera House Chorus, Michael Fabiano, Nicole Car

Description:

One of the most popular operas, "La bohème" depicts the lively lives and loves of bohemians living in the back streets of Paris. A new production by Richard Jones, one of Britain's leading and most respected directors, is now available. Rodolfo is performed by Michael Fabiano, a tenor who is a firm favorite not only in his home country of the United States but also at the Royal Opera House. Australian soprano Nicole Carr, whose popularity has been on the rise in recent years, will perform the fresh Mimi. Andrea Pappano, Music Director of the Royal Opera House, will conduct. The new production, which recreates the setting of 19th century Paris, is as beautiful as one would expect, expanding the world of the work with vivid contrasts between the world of the poor artists' eggs and the glamorous Christmas town, and reminding us once again of the joy of watching opera. Naxos Japan