Let’s Talk Opera!: La Bohème
In collaboration with l’Opéra de Montréal.
The Let’s Talk Opera! series offers a friendly and dynamic introduction to various operas presented throughout the season.
Hosted by musicologist Pierre Vachon, in the presence of singers and a pianist, Let’s Talk Opera! dives deep into the heart of the works in 75 minutes to discuss the history, music, voices, cultural context, composer, style, etc., and offers musical excerpts by opera singers.
La Bohème—Puccini
The illustrious filmmaker Baz Luhrmann once said that La Bohème was the greatest love story ever sung. It is certainly a favourite of the repertoire. Staged by François Racine, this production causes us to reflect upon the fragility of love and life. What price do we pay if we try to follow our hearts and fulfill all our dreams? Young Montreal conductor Simon Rivard conducts the Orchestre Métropolitain in his Opéra de Montréal debut.
Four young artists are living together in Paris’ Quartier latin. Their dreams are many and their cares are few… The night when Mimi knocks on the young poet Rodolfo’s door marks disruption in the course of their lives. All too quickly, the stark realities of life shatter their illusions.
Guest : musicologist Zoey Cochran
Artists :
- Elizabeth Polese, soprano
- Angelo Moretti, tenor
- Tony Stauffer, pianist
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Information: 514 989-5226 or victoriahall@westmount.org