Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
La Bohème, opéra en 4 tableaux

Mirella Freni, soprano (Mimi)
Lucia Cappellino, soprano (Musetta)
Umberto Grilli, ténor (Rodolfo)
Mario Sereni, baryton (Marcello)
Otello Borgonovo, baryton (Schaunard)
Alessandro Maddalena, basse (Colline)
Virgilio Carbonari, baryton (Benoît)
Ledo Freschi, ténor (Alcindoro)
Guido Fabbris, baryton (Parpignol)
Bruno Tessari, baryton (Sergent des douanes)
Uberto Scaglione, ténor (Un douanier)
Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice
Oliviero de Fabritiis, direction

Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème is one of opera’s most cherished and emotionally resonant works, presented here in a carefully curated 2-CD edition. At its center is the tender and tragic love story of Mimì and Rodolfo, set against the vibrant, bohemian backdrop of 19th-century Paris. This recording features the opera’s most beloved highlights, including “Che gelida manina,” “Mi chiamano Mimì,” and the heartbreaking final scene. A timeless collector’s piece and a perfect introduction to Puccini’s expressive style, this edition captures the opera’s intimate beauty with elegant presentation