La Bohème by Puccini, From (2023/2023), Directed by E. Loren Meeker,, Conductor Nader Abbassi, Alice Busch Opera Theatre, Cooperstown, United States

Christmas Eve, Paris, an attic garret…that first touch of cold hands in the dark as the music swells. Against the backdrop of 19th century Paris, the hopes and dreams of a group of young bohemians collide with the realities of poverty and disease. Whether it is your first or your hundredth experience, La bohème never fails to cast its spell. Packed with some of opera’s most cherished moments, this tale of tragic young love became the basis for the popular musicals Moulin Rouge and Rent. With a ravishing score that brought Puccini international fame, this is the perfect opera for first-timers and aficionados alike.