Angela Gheorghiu leads a magnificent cast in Franco Zeffirelli's iconic production of Puccini's La Boh''me - filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera in Hi-Definition. This grand sumptuous production of Puccini's timeless masterpiece is brought to you on DVD by EMI Classics continuing its collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera and its hugely successful Metropolitan Opera : Live in High-Definition series. La Boh''me set in Paris around 1830 depicts a society fraught with conflict. Amid the turmoil it is the love that blossoms between two young artists in a time that... appears both bleak and turbulent that makes this story so very special. Mim'' and Rodolfo sung by Angela Gheorghiu and Ram''n Vargas respectively charm as the young couple that fall in love while Marcello and Musetta are sung by Ludovic Tezier and Ainhoa Arteta. Gheorghiu the leading Puccini soprano of our time reprises the role of Mim'' at the MET for the first time in twelve years. She sings the role with the beauty and perfection that is expected by an artist of her great stature and experience. Following its debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1981 Franco Zeffirelli's stunning production is as loved and as magnificent today as the day it was first staged over 27 years ago. This live broadcast is therefore the 347th time Zeffirelli's Boh''me has been performed making this the most performed production in the MET's history. Only the hardest of hearts will remain untouched by this passionate and unforgettable story depicting the joys and sorrows of love and loss. [show more]
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Franco Zeffirelli's iconic production of Puccini's masterpiece is the most performed production in the MET's history. This 2008 performance is conducted by Nicola Luisotti and stars Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas in the roles of Mimi and Rodolfo.
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