The hottest soprano/tenor combination in opera today follow up their sensational pairing in "La Traviata", portraying another immortal star-crossed couple in Puccini"s "La Bohème." A youthful cast bring a special authenticity and enthusiasm to this timeless tale of bohemians in Paris. Recorded in concert, with the excitement and spontaneity of a live performance; but in studio-like conditions, for superior sound quality. Classic FM raved about the performances: "We get a Latinate passionate Rodolfo and a more delicately responsive Mimì, who blossoms under the warmth of the other"s yearning into a full declaration of love at the end." The perfect new recording of his most popular opera with which to celebrate the Puccini year (150th anniversary of his birth in 1858)