Bohème, La
Classification added October 13, 2015Premiered February 1, 1896
Turin. Teatro Regio
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Description:
Opera in Four Acts
Time Period:
1830
Place:
Latin Quarter, Paris
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo, a poet | Tenor | L |
| Mimi, a seamstress | Soprano | L |
| Marcello, a painter | Baritone | L |
| Musetta, a grisette | Soprano | L |
| Colline, a philosopher | Bass | F |
| Schaunard, a musician | Baritone | F |
| Benoit, a landlord | Bass | S |
| Alcindoro, admirer of Musetta | Bass | S |
| Parpignol, a toy vendor | Tenor | CB |
| Custom-House Officer | Bass | CB |
| Sergeant | Bass | CB |
| Child (Act II - boy’s solo) | Treble | CB |
| Prune Man | Tenor | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB
Chorus Notes:
‘+ Children’s Chorus