La Bohème (Leoncavallo)
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Original title: | La bohème |
Original language: | Italian |
Literary source: | Henri Murger : Scènes de la vie de bohème |
Premiere: | May 6, 1897 |
Place of premiere: | La Fenice in Venice |
Place and time of the action: | Paris 1837/1837 |
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La Bohème is an opera in four acts by Ruggero Leoncavallo , who also wrote the libretto . Like Puccini 's opera of the same name, the plot is based on the novel Les scènes de la vie de bohème by Henri Murger . The world premiere of Leoncavallo's La Bohème took place in 1897, a year later as Puccini's La Bohème , the success of which Leoncavallo's work never achieved.
The first female singer of Mimi was the native Venetian Rosina Storchio .
action
first act
Café Momus
The landlord Gaudenzio wants to kick the bohemians out, play the pranks and never pay their bill. During the meal, Musette sings the canzonetta "Mimì Pinson la biondinetta" (Mimi Pinson, the blonde). When the bill for the meal comes, the bohemians can't pay again. A dispute breaks out, which is ended by Barbemuche, who takes over the colliery.
Second act
The courtyard of Musetta's house
Musette has been abandoned by her lover, who no longer wants to pay for her debts. As a result, her furniture has been seized and is now being carried into the courtyard. Musette is expecting guests, but can only receive them in the courtyard due to the lack of facilities. The bohemians celebrate here and wake up the neighbors. A battle ensues between the two groups. Mimi lets Count Paolo lead her away.
Third act
Marcello's attic
Musette can no longer bear hunger and hardship at the side of the breadless Marcello and decides to leave him. Mimi, on the other hand, comes back to Rodolfo out of longing. Musette storms Mimi to go with her, but Mimi refuses. Marcello and Rodolfo furiously throw both women out of the apartment.
Fourth act
Marcello's attic, in winter
Mimi returns to Rodolfo terminally ill. Musette, who happens to be passing by, gives her jewelry to buy coals for the stove. The Christmas bells are ringing; Mimi dies.
Web links
- La bohème : Sheet music and audio files in the International Music Score Library Project
- Libretto of the opera (Italian)
- La bohème (Ruggero Leoncavallo) in the Corago information system of the University of Bologna
- Work data for La Bohème based on MGG with discography at Operone