Luciano Pavarotti stars in this magnificent production of La Boheme, performed by the Genoa Opera Company during their historic tour of the Peoples Republic of China. This unique cultural mission to mainland China received world-wide acclaim. The New York Times reported "If anybody can do away with culture clash, Luciano Pavarotti is the man."This performance of Puccinis most beloved opera was filmed live at Beijings Tianquiao Theatre. It is a powerful performance of the tragic tender love story of Mimi and Rodolfo poignantly interpreted by Luciano Pavarotti and Fiamma Izzo D Amico. The opera is set in the Latin Quarter of Paris in 1830. Four young Bohemians share a studio; Rodolfo is a poet, Marcello is a painter, Colline is a philosopher and Schaunard is a musician. The plot is focused upon the love of Rodolfo for his neighbor Mimi, who is a seamstress, fatally ill with consumption. Tragically, Mimi cannot bear Rodolfos irrational jealousy and eventually leaves him. She returns, only when brought in, dying, by Musetta. The group of Bohemians make a desperate and emotional attempt to save her, but its too late. Since its premiere in Turin in 1896, La Boheme has been embraced by opera lovers around the world. This production starring the worlds favorite tenor will long be hailed as perhaps the greatest La Boheme ever captured on film. With The Municipal Opera Theatre Of Genoa, from Tianquiao Theatre, Beijing, China.
O**N
Great singing.
If you want a La Boheme with great singing, you will love this dvd. This was filmed in China, when an Italian opera company was touring there. The scenery is minimal but the singing is wonderful. All of the principals are great. D'Amico has a beautiful voice and is a fine actress. Her Mimi is very believable and vivid. And Pavarotti was electic that night! His acting is good and his singing is fantastic! I have never heard "Che gelida manina" sung better on any of his dvds or cds. And his singing throughout the opera is equally brilliant. He gave a magnificent performance that night. The videography is slightly fuzzy in places, but still very watchable. As far as other dvds of La Boheme with Pavarotti, the Metropolitan Opera dvd is very good, and has great singing and acting by Pavarotti and Renata Scotto, but it also has some fuzzy videography. The San Francisco Opera dvd is quite good.
S**E
A delightful version of La Boheme
There are many versions of La Boheme. I cant say this is the best one, but it is an excellent production, well worth seeing. While most people judge opera exclusively on the singing, I take into account the acting / actors as well. In that regard this version rates very high. It is nice to see a Mimi that is young and attractive, as she should be based on the story line
T**I
Super.....
It is Pavarotti in one of his most celebrated roles. You cannot improve on the voice and technique of the greatest tenor of the century. Noone holds a candle to him. He is a joy to listen to and observe. His voice and his smile warm your heart. What a talent we lost. Thank goodness for DVD's such as these.His supporting cast in this La Boheme in China is also excellent. I have several La Boheme's...with Freni, with Scotto, and this ranks right along with the initial Live from the Met in 1977. Buy it and enjoy it.......
A**O
One of the best Bohemes on DVD
I absolutely agree with all the positive comments made about this DVD version. Fiamma Izzo D'Amico's quiet beauty, superb singing and acting along with Pavarotti at his height make this DVD the one to watch again and again. Even the camera work is marvelous. The panning and scanning is in absolute synchronization with the flow of the music. So good in fact, that one is hardly aware of the presence of the camera. Was Giancarlo Menotti as "Director" responsible for the planning of this production? Credit for this marvelous performance also should go to the conducting of Leone Magiera. My only very minor criticism is the generally "soft" image quality which is probably due to its 1986 dating.
A**N
I would review this if I had it...
I ordered this DVD lots of weeks back now and am still waiting patiently for it to arrive. In fact I am hanging out for it to arrive as I adore Pavarotti and this version is second to none. I have seen snippets of it on YouTube which was what made me want to find it and if possible, on DVD. I hope it is not far away from the Land of Oz now and shall happily review it when it arrives. Cheers...
P**O
Love the opera
Love the opera,love Pavarotti and all the performers.Thoroughly enjoyed it. And will enjoy it for a lot of time to come. Thank you! P.B.
K**K
If you are a "RENT" fan,
this is the opera that Jonathan Larson based his musical on. You will be amazed at the similarities in this opera which was first performed in 1896.
C**M
Several reviews here discuss the wrong performance
Several of the reviews featured prominently here discuss the wrong performance. This is not John Copley's Covent Garden stagine with Cotrubas and Shicoff.
M**G
ジャケットにAll Regionとありますが
中味はここでの表記どおりリージョン１でした。演奏はまずまずで安心して聴けます、が！画面のピントが甘い。昔のＶＨＳ録画という感じでそれはそれで懐かしい(^^;)。。。
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