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The Sunday afternoon performance on November 11 will feature an alternate cast that includes four current HGO Studio artists Nardus Williams, Yongzhao Yu, Thomas Glass, and Yelena Dyachek.Ĭlick here for more information and to purchase tickets. HGO Studio alumnus and Grammy-nominated conductor James Lowe brings his experience to the podium for La bohème. La bohème comes to life with Nicole Heaston - the acclaimed Houston-based soprano and HGO Studio alumna - in her role debut as Mimì and Italian tenor Ivan Magrì as Rodolfo.Ī roster of former HGO Studio artists round out the cast, featuring soprano Pureum Jo as Musetta, baritone Michael Sumuel as Marcello, and Federico De Michelis as Colline. Photo by Cory Weaver | Courtesy of Houston Grand Opera The Cast of La bohème La bohème brings audiences the hope, thrill, and heartbreak of true love while the world around strives to live life to the fullest.Ī co-production between HGO, Canadian Opera Company, and the San Francisco Opera, La bohème is told in four acts, sung in Italian with projected English translation.Ĭlick here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Photo by Cory Weaver | Courtesy of Houston Grand Opera A Parisian Love StoryĪs the bohemian revolution stokes the expressive fires of artists in 1830s Paris, a chance encounter on a winter night entwines the fates of poet Rodolfo and seamstress Mimì. Wrapping up the second production in its 2018-2019 season, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) presents the final performances of La bohème, a love tale told on the streets of Paris amid the backdrop of the bohemian revolution.įeaturing some of opera’s most famous music, Director John Caird brings the classic tale of unyielding love alive through scenic elements inspired by the paintings of young bohemian Marcello. Explore Puccini’s famous love story during the bohemian revolution when Houston Grand Opera (HGO) presents La bohème at Wortham Theater Center in its final performances from Tuesday, November 6 through Sunday, November 11, 2018.

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