Cast Change: Dmytro Popov to sing role of Rodolfo in La bohème on 3 and 7 January
Ukrainian tenor to replace Rolando Villazón.
Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón has had to withdraw from singing the role of Rodolfo in La bohème on 3 and 7 January, as he is suffering from acute bronchitis.
The role of Rodolfo on these performances will now be sung by Ukrainian tenor Dmytro Popov, who makes his role debut with The Royal Opera. He made his debut with the Company in 2011 as Ivan Sergeyevich Lïkov (The Tsar’s Bride). Previous roles include Macduff (Macbeth) in Lyons, Bogdane Sobinin (A Life for the Tsar) in Montpellier, and Cavaradossi (Tosca) and Pinkerton (Madama Butterfly) for Deutsche Oper Berlin. He is engaged to sing the role of Rodolfo with the Company on 5 and 18 January.
I am very sorry for Rolando Villazon and I hope he will recover quickly.
Who will sing Rodolfo for the live cinema on January 15,2013 ?
I am waiting for your answer.
Best regards
Catherine Brignani
Hi Catherine,
Rolando is still scheduled to sing for this date.
Thanks,
Chris
Online Content Producer
Je suis vraiment désolée pour Rolando Villazon, et lui souhaite un prompt rétablissement.
Chantera t-il le 10 janvier ???? le cast n'est pas modifié pour le moment.
Les représentations des 3 et 10 devaient être filmées pour une retransmission sur grand écran.
Qui sera le ténor filmé ??? Rolando Villazon ou Dmytro Popov ??????????
Hello Danièle,
Rolando is scheduled to sing the role on 10 January as originally publicized.
Thanks,
Chris
Online Content Producer
such sad news for all those going tonight, get well soon rolando xxxx
Thank you Chris for your comment.
But my answer was : Who will be filmed ????
Rolando Villazon or Popov ?????
best regards
Danièle JACQUES
Hi Danièle,
Rolando is scheduled to be filmed for the cinema broadcast.
Thanks,
Chris
Online Content Producer
I have just seen this posting and am absolutely gutted. I am bringing my 86 year old Mother to the Opera House especially to see Rolando and have top price tickets so she could have a good view!! The first and last time she saw La Boheme live was at the ROH on the 3 October 1949. Fate can be very cruel. Best wishes to Rolando for a speedy recovery.
Having booked this especially for our Christmas present, booked rail tickets , a hotel in London and a pre concert meal, we are feeling so sad. We wish Rolando well but feel his substitute will not suffice. The cost of his performance tickets will put us of pre booking in future.
I was lucky enough to see Rolando in the final rehearsal and have never been more moved by a singer. I have a ticket for 7th and am so sorry that he is unwell. I wish him a very speedy recovery.
Popov is actually a great tenor and should be a great replacement for Mr Villazon who hasn't been feeling great recently
We saw Dmytro Popov as Rodolfo last night and he was fantastic - I am sure none of you will be disappointed. He deserved all the cheers and bravos exploding from the audience at the final curtain. I'm sure he is a rising star.
I agree with the previous comment Dmytro Popov was excellent in the role of Rodolfo and I for one thoroughly enjoyed his performance.
Having seen the production on Saturday night I have to admit I was disappointed with Popov- drowned phrasing and dodged notes- though I'm not sure Villazón in his current voice would have been any better. Stefania Dovhan, however, surprised me and stunned me with her Musetta- she was worth the ticket price alone! Colline's coat aria was very well sung also. As others have said, none of you will be disappointed overall.
Popov - beautiful voice. Convincing and moving in the role. Tears all round
I agree with the previous comments, after the initial disappointment of not being able to see Villazon we really enjoyed the performance. I was moved to tears despite not being a Puccini fan.
For nine month I looked forward to see mr. villazon sing Rodolfo in La Boheme. When last night came and no Rolanda I wished I stayed in bed. But I must say the production from last night was excellent ,it was wel worth. Coming out of my sickbed for hope mr. villazon will soon feel better but I may never see him sing again..
Made my comments earlier but forgot to wish mr,Rolando Villazon a speedy recovery
Is Ronaldo now well enough to sing tonight 15th?
If not I wish him well soon and best wishes to Dymtro
Colin
Hi Edward,
Due to illness, Rolando will not be singing the role in the Cinema relay, the role is performed instead by Dmytro Popov (see http://www.roh.org.uk/news/cast-change-dmytro-popov-to-sing-role-of-rodolfo-in-la-boheme-on-10-january)
Thanks,
Chris
Online Content Producer
Dmytros' Rodolfo was a pleasure to watch and listen to at the cinema, and his performance made all the more dramatic after viewing the pre performance interview when he admitted to only now feeling able to take on the role and having the confidence to make the top note in the opening aria. He made it with ease.
Thanks to Antonio Pappano for his wonderful infectiously enthusiastic background and scene setting.