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The most representative work belonging to Pucini "La Boheme" sets up a portrait of the young Bohemians from the Latin neighbourhood of the Paris in the 1840s, with emphasis on the relationship between Rodolfo and Mimi. The opera is inspired by the novel "Scenes de la vie de boheme" belonging to the French writer Henri Murger and is based on a libretto belonging to Luigi Illinca and Giussepe Giacosa. The four acts present most of the details of the novel and of the play. Using the tragic love story between Rodolfo and Mimi, the composer presents not only the passion the spiritual unrest of two youngsters, but also the romanticism full of artistic verve from the France of that beautiful period (Belle Époque). The young characters and their story represent the defining elements of Puccini's work, which has been fascinating the public over the years. In this studio we shall try to establish the connection between the story, character and music.
Keywords: opera, verism, character, libretto.
1.INTRODUCTION
Four friends - the poet Rodolfo, the painter Marcello, the musician Schaunard and the philosopher Colline - share their daily joys and worries in an attic in Paris. It's Christmas Eve and their mood is spoiled by the owner, who came to collect the rent. The four manage to drive him away and decide to spend the rest of the evening at the Momus coffee shop. Because he needed to stay home for a few minutes, Rodolfo is unexpectedly visited by his neighbour, Mimi. The two like each other, confess their love and leave together towards the coffee shop. Using the tragic love story between Rodolfo and Mimi, the composer presents not only the passion the spiritual unrest of two youngsters, but also the romanticism full of artistic verve from the France of that beautiful period (Belle Époque). Puccini's work recorded immediate success, starting from its premiere 1896, at the Regio Theatre in Torino, having Arturo Toscanini as conductor. Memorable arias, young characters and a love heartrending story - are all defining elements of Puccini's work, which have been fascinating the lovers of the genre ever since and which have inspired great modern music productions, such as the rock musical "Rent" in 1996 (CARNER, 1992). An...