Opera Saratoga Presents: La bohème

Join Opera Saratoga, the Skidmore chorus, and local singers to ring in the holiday season with a staged concert of selections from Puccini’s masterpiece, “La bohème!” Hear the memorable arias, ensembles, and chorus numbers that are sure to bring a smile to your face as well as tears to your eyes.

The concert will be music directed and accompanied on piano by Adam Nielsen (The Juilliard School, Metropolitan Opera) and directed by Mary Birnbaum, Opera Saratoga’s General and Artistic Director. The Skidmore Chorus will be conducted by Floydd Ricketts and include members of the Excelsior Vocal Ensemble (Artistic Director Andrew Burger).

“We chose La bohème to honor the heritage of Opera Saratoga/ Lake George Opera Festival, which began its first season 65 years ago with this beloved Puccini classic,” said director Mary Birnbaum. “It’s a magical introduction to opera—Puccini’s story of young artists in love is heartfelt and accessible, especially for first-time operagoers. The opera begins on Christmas Eve and later moves to the festive streets of Paris, making it the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with our community. We hope to welcome both adults and children who have never experienced opera before—and to dazzle them with young artists performing some of the most beautiful music in the operatic repertoire.”