Returning to Portsmouth after their sold-out performance of Carmen last year, the Ukrainian National Opera’s performance of La Bohème lives up to their astounding reputation with their first-rate performances in quality and design.
La Bohème is Puccini’s passionate story of love at first sight set in 19th century Paris. First premiered in 1896, La Bohème is one of the world’s best-loved operas. It tells of a timeless love story: the penniless poet, Rodolfo, meets seamstress, Mimi, who instantly falls in love with one another. As Mimi falls gravely ill, Rodolfo is painfully reminded that in his poverty he is unable to afford medicine and care for Mimi’s needs, and so separates from her. At the final scene, Mimi and Rodolfo are joyfully reunited with one another with the help of their friends, but with sickness already taken a hold of Mimi, she dies.
The opera navigates through themes of poverty, love and friendship, through intimate duets, soaring harmonies and spectacular chorus scenes. A captivating storyline, acting and vocals, created a very emotional and intimate performance at the New Theatre Royal. I was also particularly impressed by the live orchestra who could all fit into the small space at the front of the theatre!
Returning to Portsmouth after their sold-out performance of Carmen last year, the Ukrainian National Opera’s performance of La Bohème lives up to their astounding reputation with their first-rate performances in quality and design.
La Bohème is Puccini’s passionate story of love at first sight set in 19th century Paris. First premiered in 1896, La Bohème is one of the world’s best-loved operas. It tells of a timeless love story: the penniless poet, Rodolfo, meets seamstress, Mimi, who instantly falls in love with one another. As Mimi falls gravely ill, Rodolfo is painfully reminded that in his poverty he is unable to afford medicine and care for Mimi’s needs, and so separates from her. At the final scene, Mimi and Rodolfo are joyfully reunited with one another with the help of their friends, but with sickness already taken a hold of Mimi, she dies.
The opera navigates through themes of poverty, love and friendship, through intimate duets, soaring harmonies and spectacular chorus scenes. A captivating storyline, acting and vocals, created a very emotional and intimate performance at the New Theatre Royal. I was also particularly impressed by the live orchestra who could all fit into the small space at the front of the theatre!