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#opera #operaSinger #laBohème #puccini #mimì

Dark purple T-shirt with the name Mimì written on it. The letters “i” are candles. The first is lit, the second is extinguished. Smoke from the wick drifts in an art nouveau swirl toward the first “i,”representing the accent grave on the second “ì”. Opera T-shirt for Giacomo Puccini’s « La bohème »
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Look what I found on a Japanese website! It’s the La bohème scene from our open air concert in 2020!!

Rodolfo: Peter Sonn
Mimì: Megan Marie Hart
Staatsorchester Darmstadt
Maestro Daniel Cohen

edit: Apparently this website is … let’s say “special”, so I removed the link. Fortunately, we were able to download the video, so I hijacked it! I don't want to bring them traffic. Why is the Japanese internet so weird?

#Darmstadt #openAir #concert #opera #operaSinger #Puccini #laBoheme

youtube.com/watch?v=mE5vRfD7uC…

This is the libretto that I used.

opera-arias.com/puccini/la-boh…

The first act basically told the story of the characters themselves. The second made me laugh in several places. Marcello and (Musetta were quite funny, in general. Poor Alcindoro) kept trying to calm Musetta and was ultimately stuck with the bill, but that was clever. The third, of course, was more serious, and forshaddowed things to come. I'm glad the fourth act had some comedy in it, because the ending was heart-breaking. Even though I knew what would happen, it was played so well that it brought me to tears, and I had to calm down before writing this review! Even Schipa himself couldn't do that, and I have the last scene with him in it! Gigli was an absolute master of this role, and while complaining about his sobs in other instances may be justified, he used them expertly in this performance, and truly brought the character of Rodolfo to life. What really surprised me is how much I liked Licia Albanese. I am usually not a fan of high-pitched female voices, but for some reason, I liked her, and the chemistry between her and Gigli's characters could be felt. I am really glad that I chose this version and would highly recommend it to anyone."

"Since I mentioned being caught between Gigli and Tagliavini in my other post, here is Che Gelida Manina by both of them.

Gigli
youtube.com/watch?v=b5Ba_MSygG…

Tagliavini

(I am providing two versions because he sings them quite differently. The first is extremely sweet and the second less so, but it still sounds like it's before the voice change. I have always loved his version, but I don't know how he would handle the rest, particularly the really dramatic parts.)

1
youtube.com/watch?v=ux1QuTbQsc…

2
youtube.com/watch?v=2DdPoNsTRD…

Now for Schipa.

youtube.com/watch?v=gqcuAAA_2m…

And this is the final scene that I mentioned in my review. Naturally, it is played well, as Schipa always sang everything beautifully. But Gigli added his own elements to it.

youtube.com/watch?v=IMTQ7gGyuw… "

Since I mentioned it, here is my large list of operas.

dandylover1.dreamwidth.org/242…

#BeniaminoGigli #FerruccioTagliavini #Gigli #LaBoheme #opera #Puccini #review #Tagliavini #TitoSchipa #Schipa

(Note. The bit about watching/listening and Tagliavini refers to a Reddit post in which I asked about four different versions of La Boheme that I have in my large list of opera links. Also, Schipa is still my favourite singer of all time. But Gigli is second, Tagliavini is third, and Battistini is fourth.)
"I just finished listening to La Boheme from 1938. I say "listening" because several people mentioned that I said "watching" in the post where I was trying to decide on a version. I am totally blind, so it's all listening for me, whether there is a video or not. But I'm accustomed to saying "watch" when referring to things that I find on Youtube, which is odd, as I usually download them as mp3s, but anyway. This is the full opera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE5vRfD7uC8

This is the libretto that I used.

https://www.opera-arias.com/puccini/la-boheme/libretto/english/

The first act basically told the story of the characters themselves. The second made me laugh in several places. Marcello and (Musetta were quite funny, in general. Poor Alcindoro) kept trying to calm Musetta and was ultimately stuck with the bill, but that was clever. The third, of course, was more serious, and forshaddowed things to come. I'm glad the fourth act had some comedy in it, because the ending was heart-breaking. Even though I knew what would happen, it was played so well that it brought me to tears, and I had to calm down before writing this review! Even Schipa himself couldn't do that, and I have the last scene with him in it! Gigli was an absolute master of this role, and while complaining about his sobs in other instances may be justified, he used them expertly in this performance, and truly brought the character of Rodolfo to life. What really surprised me is how much I liked Licia Albanese. I am usually not a fan of high-pitched female voices, but for some reason, I liked her, and the chemistry between her and Gigli's characters could be felt. I am really glad that I chose this version and would highly recommend it to anyone."

"Since I mentioned being caught between Gigli and Tagliavini in my other post, here is Che Gelida Manina by both of them.

Gigli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Ba_MSygGk

Tagliavini

(I am providing two versions because he sings them quite differently. The first is extremely sweet and the second less so, but it still sounds like it's before the voice change. I have always loved his version, but I don't know how he would handle the rest, particularly the really dramatic parts.)

1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux1QuTbQscY

2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DdPoNsTRDc

Now for Schipa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqcuAAA_2ms

And this is the final scene that I mentioned in my review. Naturally, it is played well, as Schipa always sang everything beautifully. But Gigli added his own elements to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMTQ7gGyuwk "

Since I mentioned it, here is my large list of operas.

https://dandylover1.dreamwidth.org/242349.html

#BeniaminoGigli #FerruccioTagliavini #Gigli #LaBoheme #opera #Puccini #review #Tagliavini #TitoSchipa #Schipa

It's from La Boheme, in case yer wonderin'. Hey, DC! Gimme more background characters who look like they're singin' in full voice!

What're yer favorite operas?

(Art sampled from "Titans: Beast World Tour: Central City" by Simon Spurrier, Scott Koblish, Hi-Fi Design, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Chris Rosa, and Paul Kaminski. Edits: Altered background, added music and captions.)

#comics #dccomics #furry #laboheme #opera #singing

In a comic panel an anthro alligator in a purple and pink dress, and an anthro tiger splitting out of a blue suit jacket and button-down shirt, have their heads back and mouths open as if they are singing with their full voice. Captions have lyrics from "O Soave Fanciulla," a romantic duit from the opera La Boheme. A caption reads "A Kilowog-core Edit".

Große Gefühle im Musiktheater im Revier: „La Bohème“
Detlef Obens
[caption id="attachment_29834" align="alignleft" width="300"] MiR Gelsenkirchen/La Bohème/Foto: Pedro Malinowski[/caption]

Mimi ist gestorben. Rodolfo nimmt sie fest in seine Arme. Seine verzweifelten Schluchzer überdauern das eigentliche Ende der Oper. Ein Moment von ganz besonderer Intimität. Was für ein emotionales Schlussbild, was für eine berührend-schöne Inszenierung. Nach einem langen Moment der ergriffenen Stille schallen schließlich die ersten Bravorufe aus dem Publikum und der Premierenjubel hält minutenlang an. (Rezension der Premiere vom 1. Februar 2025) […]

https://opernmagazin.de/grosse-gefuehle-im-musiktheater-im-revier-la-boheme/

Due to the anniversary of the writing of La Boheme on 1 February), I am going to do another comparison of a single song by some of the best singers in history. I didn't know about this until yesterday morning, so it actually works out well that I have these! Again, I am new to opera, (my theatrical love is operetta), so take any comments I make with that in mind. That, or just ignore them entirely and enjoy the wonderful music. Now, on to the comparison! A few voices will be familiar from last time, while a few wil be new to the mix. These are in chronological order.

Enrico Caruso (1906) - La Bohème_ Che gelida manina
youtube.com/watch?v=8FFRrfUUCh…

John McCormack ~ Che gelida manina. 1910 4
youtube.com/watch?v=mmnakODRH0…

Tito Schipa - Che gelida manina (1913)
youtube.com/watch?v=zadVt0UgmG…

Richard Tauber La Boheme Che Gelida Manina HMB 75 M x xxB6981 2 enregistré le25 avril1924
youtube.com/watch?v=GQB3zsdkJj…

Louis Graveure - La Boheme Che Galida Manina Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen Sung In French 4
youtube.com/watch?v=QnWwfMMZvk…

Beniamino Gigli - Che gelida manina (H.M.V. 1931)
youtube.com/watch?v=vZEe4lLAST…

Analysis

Enrico Caruso
I actually read that Puccini himself loved this version, and I am not surprised. Caruso could sing anything placed before him and make it seem effortless. As usual, his control is perfect, being not too strong and not too quiet. At the same time, he conveys great emotion without being overly dramatic. He hits the high note with ease, then slides down with only the slightest embellishment.

John McCormack
I first heard of this singer through Ivor Novello's song Keep The Home Fires Burning. I loved his voice and immediately noticed his incredibly clear diction. But I had no idea he sang opera, until I learned more about him. While he was primarily known for much lighter music, he did sing several opera pieces early in his career. Apparently, he sang sixty-four notes in one breath in Il mio tesoro from Don Giovanni!
His voice is lighter than Caruso's, so of course, this lends a different feeling to things. But like the former, the control of his emotions and voice is flawless. I am not surprised that he hit the high note so easily, given his voice type. But he doesn't do much with it, and just slides back down. His version is very sweet and gentle, but powerful in its own right.

Tito Schipa
Here is another light voice, though of a different kind. I will admit, when quickly previewing these before writing this review, this version actually brought tears to my eyes, and it's doing it again as I listen to it! There is simply something magical about this man's voice. I notice control, yes, but such sweetness and smoothness that I can only listen in wonder. I also notice he rolls his rs a lot and really slides his notes. He hits the high note so naturally that he seems made for it, then modulates a bit, making it all more pronounced.

Richard Tauber
Now, we return to the heavy weights with regard to voice. Of course, Tauber had to do things his own way, and sang this in German, which was a unique and interesting touch. Considering how long he lived and that, unlike McCormac, he continued to record opera (among other genres), I was surprised not to find a later recording of this. But at least it puts him on even footing with the others.
Right away, I notice his heavier voice. This is someone who could sing very powerfully and compete with Caruso himself! Unlike the former, however, Tauber really uses dynamics. His emotions are far more pronounced than others we've heard so far, and he is more dramatic. He reaches the high note, but due to the darkness of his voice, it has a heavier feeling to it. He then slides back down without much embellishment.

Louis Graveure
This man needs a bit of an introduction. He is very close to my heart for a specific reason. He was among the most well-known and best students of Clara Novello Davies, from whom I am learning, using her book You Can Sing as a guide. In it, she wrote of him with glowing praise. But when he started with her, he was so badly conjested that he could barely sing at all, and even she was hesitant to take him as a student! (It was a serious problem, not a head cold.) Look what her methods and his hard work produced! It's also worth noting that he actually switched from a baritone to a tenor for the last few years of his recording career, which I didn't even realise was possible!
I am accustomed to his lower voice, so to say that this shocked me is an understatement. He is singing in French, which actually makes sense, given the title and subject of the opera, though I read the original was in Italian. Another thing I notice is that while he can clearly hit the high notes, his voice does crack a tiny bit at least twice when doing so. That said, it's strength is palpable, even through an acoustic recording. His technique is much more agressive than even Tauber's, giving his version a very different feel. He reaches the high note beautifully, which is astounding, given how low his voice could go. Interestingly, it's not as dark as Tauber's. He also adds a tiny bit of modulation before sliding down. I am impressed with the flexibility of his voice, to be sure, but it does seem a product of extremely hard work, rather than being natural.

Beniamino Gigli
He begins with a sound that is almost as sweet as Schipa! Very light and calm, it immediately makes me think of something relaxing. But then, he becomes himself, and sings in the classic opera style that I described in the last review. That said, it works very well with this song, and the power of his voice can be felt. His is the richest of the recordings with relation to dramatic performance and emotion. It's as if he combines various elements of the other singers. His voice is powerful like Tauber's but less dark. When he hits the high note, it's with great ease, and he embellishes a bit afterward. One thing about Gigli is that, while he can be emotional, he does keep things under control, even if it may seem less so than the other singers.

And my personal winner is... Tito Schipa! I think he added the perfect amount of everything. However, it was incredibly difficult choosing between him and Enrico Caruso, and had someone chosen the latter, I would never have argued the point. I think any time Caruso is involved in a comparison, it makes things far more difficult than if he weren't because I have to look beyond the obvious perfection to find another version of what is perfect. In my case, I am also extremely partial to the voice of Schipa, so it was a double problem! Ultimately, for this song, I think it depends on whether you want a powerful treatment or a softer, smooth one. Perhaps, if I knew Italian, French, or German, I would have used that to guide me.

#BeniaminoGigli #EnricoCaruso #JohnMcormac #opera #LaBoheme #RichardTauber #TitoSchipa

Theater Bielefeld: „La Bohème“ – Wiederaufnahme –
Detlef Obens
[caption id="attachment_29747" align="alignleft" width="300"] Theater Bielefeld/La Bohème/ Dušica Bijelić, Ensemble/Foto: Bettina Stöß[/caption]

Fast drei Jahre nach der erfolgreichen Bielefelder Premiere der „La Bohème“ (Regie: Julia Burbach) am 29. Januar 2022, setzt das Theater Bielefeld diese Inszenierung wieder auf den Spielplan. Die damalige Premiere stand unter keinem guten Stern. Beide Hauptpartien mussten mit Gästen kurzfristig ersetzt werden. Wir waren damals mitten in der Coronapandemie, die auch viele Theater und Opernhäuser betroffen hatte und immer wieder zu Besetzungsänderungen und organisatorischen Problemen führte. Jetzt, die Coronazeit gefühlsmäßig lange hinter uns gelassen, bringt das Theater Bielefeld in teils neuer Besetzung seine gefeierte Inszenierung als Wiederaufnahme auf die Bühne. Zur Inszenierung habe ich nach der Premiere im Jahre 2022 ausführlich auf dem DAS OPERNMAGAZIN geschrieben. Lediglich der folgende Absatz ist ein Zitat daraus und soll als Einführung in die Inszenierung von Julia Burbach dienen. Ich werde mich daher in dieser Rezension vorwiegend auf die musikalische und gesangliche Umsetzung der Bielefelder „La Bohème“ – Wiederaufnahme konzentrieren. Und, so viel sei schon gesagt, sie war überzeugend! (Rezension der Aufführung v. 25. 01. 2025 / Wiederaufnahme: 11. 01.2025) […]

https://opernmagazin.de/theater-bielefeld-la-boheme-wiederaufnahme/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWLc0J52b2I

#musique #musik #music #musica

#CharlesAznavour #LaBohème

#VoixRadio #tootradio #mastoradio #pouetradio #WeAreTheRadio

Voix 8/17

(7) Je commence 2025 en célébrant un très grand artiste #aznavour ❤️ #LaBohème – YouTube

http://nedhamsonsecondlineviewofthenews.com/2025/01/07/7-je-commence-2025-en-celebrant-un-tres-grand-artiste-aznavour-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-laboheme-youtube/

I completely forgot I have this on youtube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5oAtq7AWZs

#opera #aria #puccini #musetta #laBohème #operaSinger

In unrelated news, this review is spot on. It was a great night of opera. #LaBohème #WolfTrap Amanda Batista was terrific, in fact the whole cast was. Although it's always crazy to hear people sing that its freezing cold when its 90F!

https://washingtonclassicalreview.com/2024/07/20/wolf-trap-offers-wintry-puccini-charms-on-ideal-summer-night-with-a-painterly-boheme/