It is only a whisper of a story, really — a chance meeting, a blossoming love, a few meals shared among friends, and the enduring hardships of poverty. Yet in Puccini’s masterful hands, every moment of La Bohème becomes larger than life, saturated with beauty, tenderness, and heartbreak.
This tale of love found and lost among young, struggling artists in 19th-century Paris remains one of the most beloved operas of all time, restaged and retold for generations. West Michigan Opera Project is honored to present this semi-staged production in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Philharmonia, whose artistry brings Puccini’s extraordinary score to life, and we are equally thrilled to welcome the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus to this production.It is only a whisper of a story, really — a chance meeting, a blossoming love, a few meals shared among friends, and the enduring hardships of poverty. Yet in Puccini’s masterful hands, every moment of La Bohème becomes larger than life, saturated with beauty, tenderness, and heartbreak.
This tale of love found and lost among young, struggling artists in 19th-century Paris remains one of the most beloved operas of all time, restaged and retold for generations. West Michigan Opera Project is honored to present this semi-staged production in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Philharmonia, whose artistry brings Puccini’s extraordinary score to life, and we are equally thrilled to welcome the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus to this production.
Performances will take place in both Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Tickets for the Kalamazoo performance will be available at the door: $7 general admission, $3 for students, and free for Kalamazoo College students. Tickets for the Grand Rapids performance are free for all, with RSVP requested.
Event Venue
Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States
