LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

Why La Bohème is a Perennial

Love, life, laughter(and of course, that glorious music) make La Bohème an all time favorite opera. Maestro James Conlon discusses the mastery of Puccini, Murger, and the new-to-LA production of Barrie Kosky's  La Bohème in this Opera for Educators session recording. Learn what makes the music, characters, and story so memorable and everlasting, no matter what the setting.

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