Vocal and instrumental concert

Puccini's librettists had an exceptionally difficult job. The material contained in Murger's novel was so rich and so fascinating at the same time that initially they did not see any possibility of forcing it into a framework slimmer than... 20 acts. Finally, after numerous attempts, they gave up on creating an opera libretto against the background of the entire , but instead selected 4 fragments, each of which is a whole in itself, contrasts wonderfully with the others and gives a wonderful picture of the life of the Parisian artistic bohemia in the Balzac era. The music, in which attention is drawn especially by the varied rhythm and colorful instrumentation, masterfully reflects the incredible variety of moods of Murger's novel, passing directly from carefree joy and champagne humor to poignant tragedy. (Józef Kański - Opera Guide)Scenes from the Life of Bohemia

Program: Giacomo Puccin…