The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
"Zeffirelli's Met Production of La bohème Still Delights"
Originally released in 2018. The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème is a music film. directed by Matthew Diamond. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano, and Susanna Phillips
Synopsis
Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has moved generations of opera lovers since its 1896 world premiere. It has also proved incredibly popular with the Met’s global HD audiences and has been featured in three live high-definition transmissions since 2008. The most recent, presented during the 2017–18 season, includes a cast of celebrated young artists. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva is the fragile seamstress Mimì, who instantly falls in love with the passionate poet Rodolfo, sung by tenor Michael Fabiano. Soprano Susanna Phillips and baritone Lucas Meachem trade both spars and kisses as the on-again-off-again lovers Musetta and Marcello, with bass Matthew Rose and baritone Alexey Lavrov rounding out the rambunctious gang of bohemian friends. Maestro Marco Armiliato takes the podium to lead Franco Zeffirelli’s picturesque staging.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème about?
Puccini’s timeless love story, which includes some of its composer’s most beloved music, has moved generations of opera lovers since its 1896 world premiere. It has also proved incredibly popul...
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème was directed by Matthew Diamond.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème released?
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème was released on February 24, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème?
The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème includes Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano, Susanna Phillips, Lucas Meacham, Matthew Rose.