Dec 26, 2009 8:30 pm (Saturday)
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Event details: La Bohme by Giacomo Puccini
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La Bohème, one of Giacomo Puccini's most beloved operas, will be presented in the intimate setting of St. Mark's Anglican Church by four singers in costume, accompanied by piano.
The world premiere of this masterpiece was performed in Turin on February 1, 1896 at the Teatro Regio and conducted by the legendary Arturo Toscanini. Since then, La Bohème has become an absolute staple of every opera houses repertoire and one of the most performed operas worldwide.
An explanation and summary of the plot in English precedes each of the four acts.
Mimi - Chiara Panacci
Rodolfo - David Righeschi
Musetta - Sarah Chirici
Marcello - Alvaro Gutierrez
Piano - Cristiano Manzoni
From November 2009 onwards, you can book also a dinner at 7 pm at the at the restaurant "Il Cantinone" in Via San Spirito 6.
More about St Marks Anglican Curch
St Marks Anglican Curch
The church is part of an old Medici Palace that was owned by Machiavelli, renovated in a neo-renaissance style with beautiful icons. English Church architect G.F.Bodley described the church in 1891 as %u201Can almost perfect specimen of Renaissance work,%u201D The palazzo itself is thought to date back to the 1500s. It is said to have belonged at one time to the Machiavelli family.Last update 2007 Editorial Team Classictic.comPost a Countdown Widget
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