

“As Count Almaviva, Jesus Garcia was on fire from the beginning, unleashing beautifully ardent paeans to Rosina in his elegant voice and throwing himself wholly into his various disguises as drunken soldier and obsequious music teacher.” Jesus Garcia is probably the best Faust in the history of the Savonlinna Opera festival.” It feels like Garcia doesn’t just settle for acting, instead he lives the role. “His Italian-like colorful voice was capable of anything.

Garcia’s debut in the title role of Gounod’s FAUST at the Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland under the baton of Philippe Auguin, COUNT ALMAVIVA in Rosetta Cucchi’s production of “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with Boston Lyric Opera, and RODOLFO in “La Boheme” with Tampere Talo in Finland. He specializes in the romantic roles of the French and Italian repertoires.Ĭritically acclaimed appearances of the recent past include Mr. Internationally acclaimed tenor, Jesus Garcia, has been praised by the press for his “soaring vocalism” and his “dynamic stage presence”. To view a map, click here.Ī haze machine will be used in this production This production will be performed in English with English surtitles.Ĥ00 W Rich has free lot parking available across the street on Lucas Street, andĪDA accessible parking in the gated lot on Rich Street. There will be a FREElive stream of La bohème on Saturday, May 22 at 7:30 PM EST. The May 20, 22, + 23 cast includes Bizhou Chang and Jesus Garcia, and the May 21, 28 + 30 cast includes Keyona Willis and John David Nevergall as the Mimi’s and Rodolfo’s respectfully.

La bohème 400 West Rich will be performed over two weekends with six total performances and two casts.

There will be a pre-show gallery hop with 400 West Rich artists. The shows will be intimately performed with two pianos in Franklinton’s 400 West Rich, a 100 year-old warehouse that has been converted into creative arts space. The sound is La bohème and the look is Rent. Six bohemians share a story of hardship, agony, love, and creative resilience, raising a toast to happier times!Īn innovative and completely new production that reimagines Puccini’s popular and beloved opera.
