López-Hernández was celebrated for her lustrous timbre and charismatic portrayals while displaying a “lovely soprano and winning acting skills.” Opera News hails Mr. Reprising the role that won her acclaim on the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in 2013, Ms. Slayden will be a dazzling couple onstage, and are joined by the amazing team of Zulimar López-Hernández, soprano, as the fiery Musetta, paired with the passion of Edward Parks, baritone, as her love-interest, the ever-suffering Marcello. Lead soprano, Elaine Alvarez, performed the coveted role of Mimí on the stage of the Chicago Lyric Opera, where the Chicago Tribune praised her performance noting, “Conveying lyric pathos seems to come as naturally to Alvarez as breathing.” As her leading man, tenor Jason Slayden, who has a significant resume performing Puccini tenor roles, brings acclaim from a prior performance of Rodolfo the Vancouver Sun said “he’s absolutely right for the character, and demonstrates considerable subtlety as an actor.” Ms. Under Adam Turner, Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, conductor of this production of “ La Bohème,” a stellar cast has been assembled of young, vivacious artists who have made their mark in the world of opera, performing the same roles on stages around the globe. As “bohemians” they do not value the material things they cannot hope to afford, but seek a higher purpose in art, and through the crucible of passionate love. The story follows young lovers in Paris who make a living as best they can creating poetry, painting street scenes, sewing and singing in the local cabarets. “ La Bohème” is a tale of the power of love, set to a mesmerizing score of heartrending melodies with both a memorable and enduring quality. In preparing for this undertaking, an opportune moment in time presented itself to change the setting slightly to a more nostalgic and relatable moment for modern audiences, notably, the Phoney War time period of pre-war Paris in 1939.” “La Bohème” is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world today and still strongly resonates with people in the 21st Century.īringing youthful energy and vision to the stage, first-time Virginia Opera Director Kyle Lang, known to Virginia Opera audiences for his recent co-directorial work on last season’s smash hit “Sweeney Todd,” says audiences should expect a “ La Bohème” that stays true to the original because, “Why would anyone want to even try to tamper with perfection?” Lang goes on to say, “…the production itself relies on the traditional text and libretto informing and connecting the large cast of diverse characters. Octo– Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, will wax poetic with a brand-new production of one of opera’s timeless classics, “ La Bohème.” With a lush score by Giacomo Puccini, the composer of “ Madama Butterfly,” audiences across the Commonwealth will be immersed in some of the most lyrical and memorable music on the opera stage.
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