FULL LA BOHEME TV-Opera New York 1953 Nadine Conner, Brian Sullivan, Brenda Lewis, Frank Guarrera
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: La Boheme
- Composer: Puccini Giacomo
- Libretto: Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa Libretto Text, Libretto Index
- Venue & Opera Company: TV-Studio, New York City
- Recorded: February 22nd 1953
- Type: Staged Opera Live
- Singers: Nadine Conner, Brian Sullivan, Brenda Lewis, Frank Guarrera, Alessio de Paolis
- Conductor: Alberto Erede
- Orchestra: Metropolitan orchestra
- Stage Director: Bob Banner
- Costume Designer:
Information about the Recording
- Published by: ABC
- Date Published: 1953
- Format: Broadcast
- Quality Video: 3 Audio:3
- Subtitles: yessubs, ensubs, gensubs
- Video Recording from: YouTube FULL VIDEO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE
Date aired on TV Omnibus – February 22nd 1953 – La Boheme
Omnibus showcased both established stars and rising talent, many of whom made their television debuts on the show, starring in classic drama, modern comedy, musical theater, ballet, jazz, popular music, folk music, and dance. Omnibus ranged even further with presentations on art and architecture, avant-garde literature, American and world history, criminal and constitutional law, international relations, sports, and science. Viewers tuned in for entertainment, but also for instruction and insight. The series aired successively over the CBS, ABC, and NBC networks, consistently attracted 16 million viewers to each episode, and won more than 65 awards, including nine Emmys and two Peabody awards.