La Bohème

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This production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème opened the 67th season of ABAO-OLBE (Asociación Bilbaína de Amigos de la Ópera). Originating from Teatro Massimo di Palermo and directed by Mario Pontiggia, it presents a traditional, literal reading of the libretto that preserves the 19th‑century Parisian setting. Francesco Zito’s scenic and costume designs highlight the contrast between the bohemians’ cold attic and the bustling Latin Quarter, sustaining a classical visual language. The dramaturgical focus remains on the intimacy of the central relationships, following the work’s familiar emotional trajectory. Musical direction was by Pedro Halffter, leading the Euskadiko Orkestra.