Thanks sir. This was a very enjoyable explanation from someone who obviously knows opera. I am not an expert but I am trying to learn about opera in OLLI classes. We've watched and discussed a lot of operas but, "La Boheme" quickly became and remains my favorite. So many popular operas have such implausible plots with murders, suicides, torture, deadly duels, double-crossing, sorcery, dragons, be-headings, imprisonments etc. "La Boheme" is about real people, like those we all know, and the events that come into their lives are like real life.
I love Mel Cooper's style & genuine enthusiasm, his interview with Elizabeth Llewellyn was an absolute pleasure to watch & he masterfully explored her somewhat troublesome 'journey' to reach where she is today. He's very adept at achieving a good rapport with his 'interviewees' & shows a great deal of respect & integrity whilst still managing to probe deeper into the psyche of his 'guest' without seeming too intrusive which is indeed a gift. This is a great synopsis of 'La Boheme'. Bravo!
I had the immense pleasure of seeing the ENO's production of Jonathan Miller's 'La Boheme' last night (25/01/2011) with Alfie Boe as Rodolfo & Elizabeth Llewellyn as Mimi. This is the first live version I've seen sung in English & although I was slightly daunted at first, I found the translation to have been masterfully done & was not disappointed. I did however think that the orchestra overwhelmed the performers at times & I had difficulties with actually hearing them sing which was a pity.
Incredible explanation! I am off to see La bohème at the Met on Monday and wanted some context and this was perfect! Thank you
thank you so much for this wonderful easy to understand explanation of the opera mr. cooper. just great!
Great stuff. He explains it in such a professional and interesting way and you can tell that he really loves what he is talking about.
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Beautifully explained 👍
Thanks for this excellent description and summary! I know it will enhance my experience when I see the opera in person.
Thank you!!! I was invited to see it tonight and your telling me the story is part of the gift. 🙏🏼
Such a gift! Thank you, Mel.
You are perfect. Greetings from Rome.
Thank you. This was a great beginning for me!!!
Thanks sir. This was a very enjoyable explanation from someone who obviously knows opera. I am not an expert but I am trying to learn about opera in OLLI classes. We've watched and discussed a lot of operas but, "La Boheme" quickly became and remains my favorite. So many popular operas have such implausible plots with murders, suicides, torture, deadly duels, double-crossing, sorcery, dragons, be-headings, imprisonments etc. "La Boheme" is about real people, like those we all know, and the events that come into their lives are like real life.
I love Mel Cooper's style & genuine enthusiasm, his interview with Elizabeth Llewellyn was an absolute pleasure to watch & he masterfully explored her somewhat troublesome 'journey' to reach where she is today. He's very adept at achieving a good rapport with his 'interviewees' & shows a great deal of respect & integrity whilst still managing to probe deeper into the psyche of his 'guest' without seeming too intrusive which is indeed a gift.
This is a great synopsis of 'La Boheme'. Bravo!
love all your explanations- please do more.
Very well done. I hope you do more. I am so tired of hearing other videos explaining the plots of opera in a rather mockery fashion.
Brilliant explanation!
I had the immense pleasure of seeing the ENO's production of Jonathan Miller's 'La Boheme' last night (25/01/2011) with Alfie Boe as Rodolfo & Elizabeth Llewellyn as Mimi. This is the first live version I've seen sung in English & although I was slightly daunted at first, I found the translation to have been masterfully done & was not disappointed. I did however think that the orchestra overwhelmed the performers at times & I had difficulties with actually hearing them sing which was a pity.