Death, romance and the rooftops of Paris in Puccini's timeless opera.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
The Metropolitan Opera markets Puccini's fourth opera as "the most popular opera of all time." That may be debatable, but the show returns this year in Franco Zefirelli's elaborate and constantly rehabilitated production. As usual it is a proving ground for a young soprano as Nicole Car takes on the role of Mìmì.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
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| He ain't got nobody: Vittorio Grigolo returns to the role of Rodolfo in La bohème. Photo by Marty Sohl © 2018 The Metropolitan Opera. |
