April 24, 2008
Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème
Some operas should come with a warning: “May cause uncontrollable weeping”. And Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, with its sumptuous melodies and heartbreaking story, is right up there in the tearjerker category with his other works Madama Butterfly and Tosca. Vancouver Opera’s production of La Bohème opens on Saturday (April 26), and you can bet the tale of lovers Rodolfo and Mimi, torn apart by Mimi’s declining health, will raise the Queen Elizabeth Theatre’s sniffle count. Think you can remain unmoved? Don’t underestimate the power of Puccini.
Reader comments on the site are the opinion of the comment writer, not the Georgia Straight.
We will not allow any comments that make false or unsubstantiated allegations, nor any that contain vulgar language or libellous statements. Comments that use hearsay or are based on reports where the supposed fact or quote is not a matter of public knowledge are also not permitted.
We will also not correct grammar or spelling mistakes, and the Georgia Straight reserves the right to not permit comments that include personal attacks on other people taking part in these forums.
You must be a registered user of this website to take part in an online discussion, and the above editor's policy must be followed at all times. Please refer to our terms and conditions for any further information.
Post New Comment
email
print
