There are a lot of recordings of La Bohème. I mean, A LOT. (Almost 100 complete recordings.) So how do you know which one to buy? I called upon Opera Colorado’s General Director Greg Carpenter to pick out a few of his favorites.
Deutsche Grammophon – 2008 (CD)
This CD features Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon as the doomed lovers Mimì and Rodolfo. Conducted by Bertrand De Billy.
Decca – 1999 (CD)
Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna
Riccardo Chailly
Performed at La Scala
Deutsche Grammophon – 2005 (DVD)
Renata Scotto, Luciano Pavarotti
Italian with subtitles
Conducted by James Levine (1977 Met production)
Conducted by James Levine (1977 Met production)
What are some of your favorites? Comment here, or e-mail me at ariagirl@operacolorado.org.
Ciao for now!
AriaGirl
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