Toulouse. The Capitol Opera presents “La Bohème”
This weekend of November 26 and 27 and until December 6, the Opéra national du Capitole de Toulouse is performing “La Bohème” by Giacomo Puccini.
It is one of the most famous operas in the world. La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini, is still a performer more than a century later. This Saturday November 26 at 8 p.m., this Sunday November 27 at 3 p.m., and for another six dates until December 6, it is presented at the Théâtre du Capitole.
It is of course the Opéra national du Capitole de Toulouse which will be in charge of performing this Bohème. To the musical direction, Lorenzo Passerinifor its premiere in France, will lead the Capitole orchestra. The staging, sets and costumes are by the Franco-Canadian duo Barbe & Doucet. A production ” both flamboyant and lyrical, modern and always surprising “, according to the artistic director Christophe Ghristi.
“La Bohème”, an opera in four scenes
Four young companions walk the streets of Paris, from Montmartre to the Latin Quarter: the poet Rodolfo, the painter Marcello, the musician Schaunard and the philosopher Colline. Penniless students who discover themselves through dialogues on art and philosophy, or on their love affairs.
Surrounded by Mimi, the tender-hearted little florist, and Musetta, the grisette, they go through moments of nostalgia or hope, dreams and then disillusionment. A drama about the carelessness of the artist and about ” the happy precariousness », a eulogy to bourgeois bohemian life in the 19th century.
Useful information : “La Bohème”, by the Opéra national du Capitole de Toulouse. Address: Théâtre du Capitole, place du Capitole. Opening hours: at 8 p.m. on November 26, 29 and 30 and on December 2, 3 and 6; at 3 p.m. on November 27 and December 4. Price: from 5 to 113€, online booking recommended.