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| Bekhzod Davronov (Rodolfo) & Gabriella Reyes (Mimì) © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd/Bill Cooper |
Simon Iorio (revival director)
Dieuweke Van Reij (set designer)
Jon Morrell (costume designer)
Pim Veulings (choreographer)
Alex Brok (lighting designer)
Klaus Bertisch (dramaturg)
Richard Milone (leader)
Aidan Oliver (Chorus Director)
Children's Chorus:
Luthando Qave (Marcello)
William Thomas (Colline)
Luvuyo Mbundu (Schaunard)
Darren Jeffery (Benoît/Alcindoro)
Gabriella Reyes (Mimì)
Peter Van Hulle (Death/Parpignol)
Mariam Battistelli (Musetta)
Andrew Davies (Customs Officer)
Patrick Keefe (Police Sergeant)
Sunday 9 October 2022
Glyndebourne, East Sussex
★★★★
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924): La bohème
(libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on Scènes de la vie de bohème by Henry Murger)
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| William Thomas, Luvuyo Mbundu, Darren Jefferey, Luthdano Qave & Bekhzod Davronov
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'It is remarkably successful. ... there is an intensity to the setting, paring the action down allowing for full focus on the emotional interactions'.
'Davronov captured well Rodolfo’s impetuous youthfulness, contrasted with Reyes’ emotional intensity, with that added dimension of her visions of Death'.
'Davronov sang Rodolfo with strong clear lines and passion, yet he never dominated proceedings, for it was Reyes that shone with rich lyricism and depth of emotion. Qave as Marcello also deserves mention ... bringing a powerful, rich-toned presence to the role'.
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Darren Jeffery (Alcindoro) & Mariam Battistelli (Musetta)
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'It succeeds in bringing a new perspective, and the strength of the whole cast mean that this is a production that definitely stands out from the crowd'.
Read my full review on Bachtrack here.
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