Product Details

• Actors: Luciano Pavarotti, Fiamma Izzo d'Amico, Roberto Servile, Madelyn Renée Monti, Jeffrey Mattsey
• Format: Classical, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: Italian
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Kultur Video
• VHS Release Date: October 22, 1991
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301516087
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,504 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Product Description
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.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely production, March 29, 1999

By A Customer

This video of La Boheme presents the performance given by Pavarotti and the Genoa opera in Beijing in the 1980s, during Pavarotti's visit to China. The sets are great, the ensemble singing is wonderful, and Fiamma Izzo D'Amico as Mimi and Madelyn Renee as Musetta as especially fine. The only jarring moment was the audience applause that broke into "Che Gelida Manina" as Pavarotti hit the high notes in the aria. This video is a welcome alternative to the San Francisco Opera Boheme with Pavarotti and Mirella Freni, and if Pavarotti is your preferred Rodofo, it's a treasure and a must.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent video, August 7, 1999

By	Marino Ariza (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lucciano Pavarotti and Fiamma Izo DÁmico are my favorites Rodolfo and Mimi. In act 1 their voice awaken all your senses at once, you are transformed for a time to a better place. I highly recommend this video to anyone who wants to be overwhelmed with wonderful feelings.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is a wonderful video for La Boheme fans., May 3, 1999

By A Customer

Act I with Lucciano Pavarotti and Fiamma Izzo D'Amico as Mimi is just fantastic. I watched it over 10 times now. I liked their duet very much. Fiamma Izzo D'Amico is my most favorite Mimi.