Luciano Pavarotti stars in this magnificent production of
La Boheme performed by the Genoa Opera Company during their historic tour of China. This unique cultural mission to mainland China received worldwide acclaim. The New York Times reported "If anybody can do away with culture clash, Luciano Pavarotti is the man." This performance of Puccini's beloved opera was filmed live at Beijing's Tianquiao Theatre. It is a powerful performance of the tragic love story of Mimi and Rodolfo, poingnantly interpreted by Luciano Pavarotti and Fiamma Izzo D'Amico. The opera is set in the Latin Quarter of Paris in 1830. Four young Bohemians share a studio; Rodolfo is a poet, Marcello a painter, Colline a philosopher, and Shaunard a musician. The plot is focused upon the love of Rodolfo for Mimi, a seamstress fatally ill with consumption. Tragically, Mimi cannot bear his jealousy and leaves him. She returns only when brought in, dying, by Musetta. The group makes a desperate attempt to save her, but it is too late.
Since its premiere in Turin in 1896, La Boheme has been embraced by people around the world. This production starring the world's favorite tenor is hailed as the greatest La Boheme ever captured on film.
