The Royal Opera/Pappano - Giacomo Puccini: La boh�me

A penniless poet, a young seamstress, and a lost key: Puccini�s passionate opera tells the story of a captivating romance set against the background of 19th-century Paris. The luscious score, with its soaring melodies and rich orchestration, brings to life the relationships between Rodolfo, Mim� and their friends, the painter Marcello and fiery Musetta. Acclaimed director Richard Jones stages a fresh and intelligent new production of one of the world�s most popular operas, conducted by The Royal Opera�s Music Director, Antonio Pappano. Extra Features: Introduction, Antonio Pappano talks about the music; and a Cast Gallery. 'A startlingly new production' (The Independent). ' ... fresh, beautiful, and intelligent' (The Daily Telegraph). 'Car is so good at the sudden bursts of lyricism' (The Art Desk).