This sensational new production of La Boheme, the inspired concept of director Gale Edwards, is set in early 1930s Berlin, a city of liberal indulgence, glittering Spiegeltents and glitzy cabaret clubs, where no excess is considered too much. But the world of the Bohemians, romantically playing at being poor, forgets the truth of real poverty and its consequences. Charismatic Ji-Min Park gives a stunning performance as Rodolfo, the poet who falls in love with Mimi, played by Takesha Meshe Kizart, who delivers a dazzling version of the impoverished working girl. In the Cafe Momus Taryn Fiebig sings seductively as the beautiful Musetta.Read more Renowned conductor Shao-Chia Lu draws from the orchestra and chorus a magnificent performance of Puccini's lush score.
Featuring:
Ji-Min Park (Rodolfo), José Carbó (Marcello), David Parkin (Colline), Shane Lowrencev (Schaunard), Takesha Meshé Kizart (Mimi), Taryn Fiebig (Musetta), John Bolton Wood (Benoit), Adrian Tamburini (Alcindoro), Benjamin Rasheed (Parpignol), Malcolm Ede (Customs Sergeant), Clifford Plumpton (Customs Officer)
Opera Australia Chorus, Michael Black (Chorus Master), Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Huy-Nguyen Bui (Associate Concertmaster), Shao-Chia Lü (Conductor), Gale Edwards (Director)
Format: LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
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Works on This Recording
1.
La Bohčmeby Giacomo Puccini Performer:
Jose Carbo (Baritone),
Ji-Min Park (Soprano),
Takesha Meshé Kizart (Soprano),
Taryn Fiebig (Soprano),
David Parkin (Bass)
Conductor:
Lü Shao-Chia
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1896; Italy