La Bohème in Rehearsal

Watch soprano Anita Hartig and tenor Vittorio Grigolo in rehearsal for Puccini's "La Bohème." Clip taken from the intermission features of the Live in HD transmission of Massenet's "Werther," hosted by Patricia Racette, on March 15, 2014.

[@81chdiaz]

One of the best voices that I´ve heard in my life...really really a wonderful surprise!!!

[@Homoclassicus]

Wow, a hauntingly beautiful voice and very expressive and beautifully nuanced phrasing! No forced, self-indulgent or hushed singing, all very tasteful and musical. I look forward to hearing more of Anita Hartig. I'm pretty sure she is going to be one of the most valuable stars of the last years.

[@lianekipp5965]

Anita, voice of an angel ♥️

[@leoniemikele6]

She is so special--it's the singing, of course, but it's also her self, her soul (and it seems to be a beautiful one) that comes out when she sings....

[@realbinette912]

What a lovely way to say it

[@thomastereszkiewicz2241]

How do they sing, act, keep time to the music, and express their face, all in a foreign language, and all at the same time? Almost unbelievable!

[@charlesdotson4766]

I was in for a very pleasant surprise when she started singing. A very beautiful voice, but her interpretation and sincerity in what she's singing is what makes this a joy to my ears.

[@vasiliuconstantin2403]

I'm so proud,she is a romanian singer and sing so clear and efortless like our Angela Gheorghiu ! Bravo,bravissimo !

[@sambrinkley9120]

I love her voice! There's something about it that's so warm and effortless.

[@publicclammer]

Damme! I am in love again! Way to go, Anita!

[@kristinamariaholmberg1595]

like your comment very much, made me smile

[@aphroditeyeo2760]

Wonderful rendition of this aria! I would love to see Ms Hartig return to the MET as Mimì.

[@ohmy5650]

Wonderful phrasing, gorgeous voice💎

[@Dandkaplan]

Wow! What a beautiful voice she has, what a talent and gift! If I was Peter Gelb, I would lock her up at the MET for as long as I could. As the MET stars age, some gracefully some not so gracefully, they really could use this soprano, as the next potentially great MET diva.

[@paulwhelan209]

Can't wait to see her in the complete performance. She is great in Carmen.

[@jlee5774]

Brava!!! NEW Mimi. Perfect!!!!!! So beautiful...elegant and touching... but.... to me, Best Mimi is HEI-KYUNG HONG forever.

[@lungdoc]

Unfair comparison: piano rehearsal vs performance but I find Hartig here to be a lot more compelling than Opolais as seen recently in the broadcast. To her credit, Opolais took an immense risk singing Mimi less than 24 hours after Butterfly the night before. However, I find Hartig’s voice perfect for Mimi. Her phrasing is exquisite and somehow she manages to bring new accents to an aria that has been heard so many times. Opolais cannot transmit intimacy and vulnerability like it seems Hartig could. Bravissima!

[@herrbrucvald6376]

this aria always makes me want to cry.......

[@tristancouloumy]

Gosh her voice is amazing. It reminds be a bit of Callas, but in a less metallic kind of way. Her voice is light, effortless, gracious... wow.

[@cathykerr6779]

A true nightingale...

[@mkrex123]

Voice as rich and lyrical as Stratas!

[@olafdogstory821]

amazing

[@curaticac5391]

Beautiful voice and perfect control; besides, she is much more beautiful without the makeup.

[@Dandkaplan]

Terrific!

[@alexxseeman]

Bravo!

[@joriekeputman4712]

bravo!!

[@colinparry9115]

wow!!

[@danbarthy3819]

Belíssimo!

[@operadoc]

I agree, reminds me of stratas

[@michaelcooper8259]

Anita's beauty of voice: Rosa Ponselle, Gundula Janowitz.

[@gabriellarossignoli4227]

Questa sì che avrei voluto sentire dal Metropolitan l'8 aprile 2014 , non Kristine Opolais, che all'ultimo momento l'ha sostituita.

[@acyancat9774]

She was ill the night before. Met GM had to call Kristine, who played Madame Butterfly the night before and would be on stage again the following night, at 7 o'clock in the morning to replace her. I think he at least apologized 4 times in the show. It was a pity we did not see Anita. But we also should be grateful that Kristine had played Mimi for many times and indeed saved the broadcast. P.S. I love her in Carmen. She was great.

[@Jerry-ey9gu]

Beautifu voice very fresh just some sound should more cover .Freni teachs and can’t forget her voice

[@necessarydiva]

Really beautiful! She made love to him.

[@suzannederringer1607]

I personally hate BOHEME - can't stand Puccini's sentimentality - but this is a lovely soprano. I don't think this is the ideal role for her though. She has more power and substance than the fragile Mimi would have.

[@manueldelaflor1389]

have you seen La Boheme?

[@mehitabel1290]

Bit too much scooping for me...

[@lungdoc]

Could you please be more specific. I want to understand better the concept of “ scooping”. If you could point out to the exact part where it happens it would be great. Thanks

[@celibidache1000]

@@lungdoc Really? Offended by a 4 year old comment? That's precious 🤣