The Edmonton Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “La Boheme.” The company noted that on Saturday, Feb.5 the role of Rodolfo will be sung by tenor Adam Luther replacing Andrew Haji. Luther previously sang the role of Tamino in the company’s 2015 production of “The Magic Flute.” He has also performed with the Manitoba Opera, Calgary {…}
The Jacksonville Symphony in Florida is set to present Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The upcoming performances will mark the largest production the Symphony will produce in the 2021-22 season, featuring an all-star cast. Gregory Keller will direct the production which is set to star Danielle Talamantes as Mimì, Andrew Owens as Rodolfo, Gabrielle Reyes as Musetta, Zachary Nelson as Marcello, Richard {…}
Jan. 13, 2022, saw the second performance in the Metropolitan Opera’s run of Puccini’s “La Boheme.” As the perennially-beautiful Zeffirelli production continues to delight, the evening’s cast, led by Maestro Carlo Rizzi, succeeded in bringing their passion and vitality to bear before the audience. Outstanding Leads Fresh from his work with the Berlin Staatsoper, Charles Castronovo was in fine form {…}
(Credit: Javier del Real) There is no better title to end a year with than Puccini’s lively story of friendship, love and sickness. “La Bohème” is always an audience favorite and Teatro Real, which for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic had no social distancing measures and could sell all the seats in its theatre, sold out {…}
The Annapolis Opera has canceled its Insight Series event. The company noted that “due to health and safety concerns, our Insight Series event, ‘The Journey of La Boheme,’ scheduled for Saturday, January 8th has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please keep an eye out for information on our future Insight Series events.” The event was a behind-the-scenes look {…}
(Credit: Paul Scala) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that tenor Benjamin Bernheim will not appear in the role of Rodolfo in Puccini’s “La bohème” for the Jan. 6, 2022 performance. As a result, tenor Saimir Pirgu will take over the role. Additionally, the company noted that Ryan Speedo Green will portray Colline in all performances of the run between Jan. {…}
(Credit: Opéra de Toulon official website) The Opéra de Toulon has announced that it will present the performances of Puccini’s “La Bohème” scheduled between Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2022 in a concert form due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19. The opera will star Adriana González in the role of Mimì, Mariam Battistelli as Musetta, Davide Giusti in the role {…}
(Credit: Teatro Real official website) The Teatro Real has announced multiple cast changes for the performance of Puccini’s “La bohème” on Jan. 4, 2022. The company noted that Raquel Lojendio will replace Ruth Iniesta in the role of Musetta, while Ailyn Pérez replaces Ermonela Jaho as Mimì. Gabriel Bermúdez will also replace Joan Martín-Royo in the role of Schaunard, and {…}
(Credit: Teatro Real official website) The Teatro Real has announced a completely new cast for the performance of Puccini’s “La bohème” on Jan. 3, 2022. Per the official statement, Francesco Demuro replaced Andeka Gorrotxategi as Rodolfo, Ailyn Pérez replaced Eleonora Buratto in the role of Mimì, Javier Franco replaced Andrzej Filonczyk as Marcello, and Gabriel Bermúdez replaced Manel Esteve in {…}
(Credit: Teatro Real official website) The Teatro Real has announced the cancelation of the performance of Puccini’s “La bohème” scheduled for Jan. 2, 2022, due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the house. The Teatro Real completely reshuffled the cast for the performance on Dec. 29, 2021, in an attempt to present the opera despite a growing number of COVID-19 cases. {…}
(Credit: Theater an der Wien official website) Soprano Svetlana Aksenova will replace Angel Blue in the role of Mimì in Puccini’s “La bohème” at the Bayerische Staatsoper for the performances on Jan. 5, 7 & 9, 2022. Aksenova joins a cast that includes Emily Pogorelc in the role of Musetta, Evan LeRoy Johnson as Rodolfo, Roman Burdenko as Marcello, Andrei {…}
