![]() It also has an up-to-date bibliography, discography, DVD and website details. This edition has twenty-nine photographs, a detailed thematic analysis and the original libretto with a facing literal translation by William Weaver. Joanna Richardson surveys the Bohemians in Paris portrayed by Henry Murger, whose stories formed the basis for Puccini’s work, and David Nice gives a survey of some of the opera’s rich performance history. Edward Greenfield presents an essay on the musical structure and consistency of the opera, whose ‘very accessibility tends to obscure the musical genius behind the score’. Nicholas John discusses the tortuous evolution of the libretto over the course of three and a half years and gives a synopsis, outlining the main themes of La bohème. In this guide, William Ashbrook evaluates the opera’s initial reception, the reasons for its wide appeal and Verdi’s influence on the composition. ![]() Puccini’s La bohème is one of the most beloved and enduring operas of all time. Libretto in Italian with a facing literal translation ![]()
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