Macerata Opera Festival - Sferisterio Macerata
Step into the timeless allure of Giacomo Puccini’s opera masterpiece, “La Bohème,” as it graces the open-air stage of the Arena Sferisterio in Macerata, Marche, to celebrate the illustrious 60th opera season at the Sferisterio. A splendid tribute to Puccini unfolds with the widely acclaimed production by Leo Muscato, awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati in 2012 by the Associazione Nazionale Critici Musicali in Italy. Valerio Galli, renowned for his interpretations of Puccini’s operas, will lead the orchestra, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. The stellar cast features Mariangela Sicilia as Mimì, Yusif Eyvazov as Rodolfo, Mario Cassi as Marcello, and Daniela Cappiello as Musetta. Immerse yourself in the emotional and social tapestry of young characters, brilliantly portrayed by Muscato, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of 1960s and 1970s Paris. Join us under the stars for an evening of passion, poignancy, and the enduring beauty of Puccini’s “La Bohème.”
The Package
Essential Package
The essential package includes the tickets in the selected category and 2 nights with breakfast in a hotel.
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Additional Services We Can Combine with Your Italy Trip
- Transfer from the airport or train station to the hotel
- Guided city tour
- Transfer from the hotel to the venue and back
- Wine and product tastings
- Onward travel to other destinations in Italy
The Story of La Bohème
In the heart of Paris during the late 19th century, Puccini’s “La Bohème” unfolds the poignant tale of a group of young friends navigating the delicate balance between dreams of love and the harsh realities of life. The great love between Rodolfo and Mimì is beautifully portrayed by Mariangela Sicilia and Yusif Eyvazov, yet shattered by the relentless pressures of poverty and illness. Set against the backdrop of bohemian Paris, this opera, inspired by Henri Murger’s novel “Scènes de la vie de bohème,” captures the essence of youth, passion, and the bittersweet symphony of life’s struggles. Leo Muscato’s production, set in the tumultuous Sixties and Seventies, adds a contemporary layer to Puccini’s timeless masterpiece. Don’t miss this immersive journey into the captivating world of “La Bohème” at the Macerata Opera Festival 2024, where tradition meets innovation under the starlit skies of Marche.
The Artists and Creative Team
Giacomo Puccini
La bohème
Lyric scenes in four acts
Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
From the novel Scènes de la vie de bohème by Henri Murger
with Italian and English surtitles
Conductor • Valerio Galli
Stage direction • Leo Muscato
Re-staging by • Alessandra De Angelis
Set design • Federica Parolini
Costumes • Silvia Aymonino
Cast
Rodolfo • Yusif Eyvazov (27 July, 7 and 11 August) • Valerio Borgioni (2 August)
Marcello • Mario Cassi
Schaunard • Vincenzo Nizzardo
Colline • Riccardo Fassi
Benoît • Francesco Pittari
Alcindoro • Giacomo Medici
Mimì • Mariangela Sicilia
Musetta • Daniela Cappiello
FORM-Orchestra Filarmonica Marchigiana
Lyric chorus of the Marche region “Vincenzo Bellini”
Chorus master • Martino Faggiani
Pueri Cantores “D. Zamberletti”
Chorus master • Gian Luca Paolucci
Salvadei Brass Band
Production by Associazione Arena Sferisterio XXXII Premio Abbiati 2012
Performance Dates of “La Bohème”
2024-07-27 ... 2024-08-11
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Operas, Ballets, Concerts of the Season 2024
In Macerata on the open-air stage of the Arena Sferisterio
