Work: La bohème

Hye-Youn Lee and Mario Chang head a strong cast in Barbe and Doucet’s revival of La bohème, which marks the retirement of veteran lighting designer, Guy Simard.

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Stunning direction elevates New Zealand Opera's La bohème

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Simon Holden, 29 May

New Zealand Opera's new production impresses with its stunning set design and art direction, and its restrained emotional tone.

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Human tragedy: a punchy revival of Jones' La bohème

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Dominic Lowe, 16 Dec

It's not without flaws, but the latest revival of Richard Jones' beautiful production of Puccini's beloved Parisian tale has drama aplenty.

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ParisLa bohèmeNew production

On demand from Opéra national de Paris: Opéra Bastille, Until 31 Aug 23:59

Puccini: La bohème

Gustavo Dudamel; Claus Guth; Opéra national de Paris; Étienne Pluss; Eva Dessecker; Fabrice Kébour; Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris

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A journey through Puccini’s Tuscany

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Stephen Pritchard, 12 Jun

Puccini, who died 100 years ago this year, had a lasting fondness for his native Tuscany – and despite his wealth and fame in later life never moved far from his birthplace in Lucca.

Bachtrack top ten: Giacomo Puccini

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Mark Pullinger, 22 Dec

Giacomo Puccini knew how to pull the heartstrings in his music. He made his soprano characters suffer... but also composed some of his best music for them.