This recording features Mirella Freni (1935), one of the leading lyric sopranos of her era.Īct 1 – 0:56 Act 2 – 33:56 Act 3 – 52:31 Act 4 – 1:16:05ĬAST: Mimi: Mirella Freni. Pages 8 & 9 – Discussion questions and guide sheet for writing a review of the performanceĪ compact 2 pages of background info on the opera, composer, sources, along with a synopsis. * The recurrence of musical themes in the opera * Puccini’s use of vocal and instrumental music to depict his central characters and their relationships The activities in this guide address several aspects of La bohème: 35 – Extended Lesson Plans for Grades 9-12, with Language Arts objectives, including analyzation of text, story, characters, as well as writing prompts. – The RENT Connection – A side by side look comparing La bohème to the musical RENT. “Are the characters of La bohème based on real people?” This section answers some great questions like: – Great description of the “REAL WORLD” of La bohème. – A nice description of the Science of Sound, as it applies to the voice and the act of hearing.
This webpage includes a short bio about Henri Murger, the author of the book that the opera is based on, Scenes from Bohemian Life. This resource includes a short biography of Puccini, a synopsis of the story, and a fun word search. PARENT GUIDE: Appropriate for viewers of all agesĬlassics for Kids La bohème Activity Sheet Sung in Italian with projected English supertitles. The City of Light’s snowy streets, drafty tenements, and nightclub diversions come to life in a production certain to linger in the memory long after its final heartrending scene.Īpproximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 25-minute intermission This exquisite production is a traditional telling of the classic tale, from the iconic Christmas Eve panorama in the riotous Café Momus scene in Act II to the dreamy snowscape at the city’s gate in Act III. La bohème is frequently referenced in popular culture-from the Academy Award-winning film Moonstruck to the Tony-winning musical Rent-making the story and its music instantly recognizable to even newcomers to opera.
Puccini’s sweeping story of young bohemians struggling to fulfill their dreams and find true love contains some of the most beloved music in all of opera. And philosopher Colline and musician Schaunard do their best to distract the landlord from the rent.
Eccentric singer Musetta flirts and feuds with painter Marcello. The final ACCESS OPERA of the 2018–2019 season is one of the most enduring works in all of opera: Puccini’s La bohème, April 25, 7:00 p.m., at the Long Center.ĭeep in the heart of Paris’s Latin Quarter-where music and dancing swirl nightly at the Café Momus- Mimì, a lovely seamstress of delicate health, meets handsome poet Rodolfo. La bohème Welcome to the La bohème Education Resources page!
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