Muscat: The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) is set to host the regional premiere of the critically acclaimed film La Bohème, directed by renowned Italian filmmaker Mario Martone, on 23 April 2024.
Since its announcement on the ROHM website, this event has generated significant interest in Oman, with tickets selling out in less than a week.
This screening will mark the beginning of three weeks of exciting activities leading up to the highly anticipated co-production of Puccini's timeless opera La Bohème, presented by ROHM in collaboration with Monte Carlo Opera on 16 and 18 May 2024. The film will be introduced by the production team of RAI.
The screening of La Bohème is a significant milestone for ROHM as it expands its educational activities to include film screenings, aligning with its core mission of making the performing arts more accessible to a wider audience.
Martone's film has received international acclaim, winning the Grand Prix at the Golden Prague Festival for its innovative blend of film and stage performances. It has been screened in various countries, including Australia, Portugal, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, and Finland.
In a special message to the ROHM audience, director Mario Martone extends a warm invitation to everyone to experience La Bohème, emphasizing that the characters are not mere artifacts but vibrant individuals brought to life through Puccini's extraordinary music.
The Movie Night at ROHM will kick-start three weeks of educational activities centered around Puccini's masterpiece, culminating in the opera's grand staging on 16 and 18 May 2024.
This co-production between Monte Carlo Opera and ROHM will feature leading opera singers such as Mariangela Sicilia, Liparit Avetisyan, Hasmik Torosyan, and Riccardo Zanellato. They will be accompanied by the immensely talented Italian Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leonardo Sini.
