Mark Elder introduces La bohème

Watch conductor Mark Elder in a masterclass with two singers on Marcello and Mimì's duet from Act 3 of La bohème. With Jette Parker Young Artists Susana Gaspar and Michel de Souza. Mark Packwood (piano)
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[@brianbateman200]

Brilliant masterclass that shows Mark's love of Puccini's music and his gift of interpreting the wonderful music. Bravo !

[@zimnaya]

What a soprano! What a Mimi! And of course the magnificently intelligent and entertaining Mark Elder. Michel de Souza has such a rich, powerful instrument. A wonderful masterclass, thank you!

[@FJMLAM]

Wonderful masterclass by the brilliant Mark Elder: Sensitive , understanding and so perceptive. What a sharp and quick mind he has- He doesn't miss a thing. One of the Best conductors England has produced.The soprano is fabulous

[@cnkang5359]

Fantastic masterclass, thank you so much for sharing and thank you very much Mr. Mark Elder, I hope one day I will see your conduct an opera !

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

That man is an Egomaniac!

[@AClumsySheep]

I love these videos. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@romanoeuk]

Wonderful insight, I miss the ROH very much since I moved to the States. Thanks and keep the videos coming

[@isabelmoreira6148]

Thank you... I love it...

[@yuehchopin]

Maestro Elder kann selber schon wunderbar singen, also fantastisch!

[@RckrGrl2010]

Superb as always

[@ricardosajor2817]

Agree with everyone. This is a great video/masterclass.

[@patriciahiggins9188]

Beautiful singers and pianist

[@raymondhummel5211]

The singers do such a wonderful job on their parts and their vocal coach tighten up their performance with new ideas that takes their vocalization and lyrical pronunciation to a higher level.

[@MustacheVerra]

Thank you.

[@princepeterwolf]

Here for Susana Gaspar, SO proud of her!

[@123must]

Thanks !

[@tompackwood2099]

My uncle Mark playing the piano ☺

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

My parents have gone off to watch Mark Elder perform the Wagner opera 'Siegfried' at Manchester this weekend. I would prefer pull out my own teeth with pair of pliers than watch that, but there you go. Great music but I wouldn't sit through 5 hours of Wagner for hell or high water. My dad loves Mark Elder's chats he gives before Mahler symphonies and etc. He loves his ability to just talk without a script and be entertaining. I have the brains and ability to do that too. "It is not over to the fat lady sings!" As the saying goes. Cheers - Mike.

[@Fat-Tenor]

So cool!

[@James_Bowie]

@@Fat-Tenor I've sat through 4 and a half hours of _Meistersingers_ and would do so again anytime. Not such a fan of his others, though.

[@SteveL2012]

Beautiful voices, especially the soprano.

[@rafaelsalvatti6088]

Parte mais emocionante aos 23:00 Parabéns!!!!!

[@lexusis220d]

I simply can't find the words, how much I have enjoyed this clip. The young lady is a vocal gem . La Boheme is one of my favourite operas but Maestro Elder has managed to bring it to me closer with his explanations and instructions.

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

That man is an Egomaniac!

[@lakkfatt2321]

@@sherlockholmeslives.1605 so what

[@hashatz]

Excuse me. Your statement that Mimi and Rodolfo have been separated for some time, does not coincide with the libretto. It - the libretto - specifically states that Rodolfo left the flat he shared with Mimi, the morning of Mimi's search for Marcello (Act III); that he came to Marcello earlier that morning and had fallen asleep. Will you comment on the disparity? The time frame is important because it references the urgency Mimi feels and, is the direct cause for her need for advice from Marcello.

[@kristinivanova190]

You are right, I also noticed that. I think he got confused with the story from which the libretto was inspired, there they are separated for longer. Also I don't agree with him saying that she knows she is dying, because couple of minutes later when Rodolfo shares his fears with Marcello that Mimi is very sick, she says surprised: Oh my, am I dying?! This is a very important part that shows us how deep and true her love for Rodolfo is, because she completely forgets about her sickness while being with him, that's how happy she is not being alone anymore. Also showing her fear of dying alone.

[@olivier.gagnon]

Way to go to Susana Gaspar for her selection for Cardiff Singer of the World 2013!! I hope she does well!

[@hashatz]

Maestro, your narrative does not match the text of the libretto. Why?

[@augustocarnevale1900]

7:30 were they tho?

[@hemeljohn1]

Such mean spirited comments below! Very sad lives!

[@azoguero]

When was Boheme last done in Manchester? Here, little opera, all done on shoestring.Only solution is travel abrooad to macro opera towns. Recently Aida all veiled singers made to perform incongruus gestures, choerus compressed in corner o stage. Ma vi dico che basta e basta e bastta!

[@absdyna]

Honestly not a fan of the pianist.....

[@James_Bowie]

He doesn't think much of you, either.

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

I think I'll stick with Art Garfunkel!