La Bohème review – noirish reframing of Puccini’s classic weepy Floris Visser’s stylish bohemia recalls Brassaï’s Paris, while Puccini’s score is delivered with crispness and elasticity The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025
The week in classical: La bohème; Madama Butterfly; The Excursions of Mr Brouček – review Puccini’s story of doomed love is burdened by an oppressive set and a new character, but elsewhere his Japanese tragedy is brilliantly performed. Meanwhile Janáček’s farcical landlord is a hoot The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022
La Bohème review – Death stalks Puccini’s lovers in a riveting Glyndebourne show Floris Visser’s new production puts a dark spin on this story of doomed lovers – which only heightens the life-affirming vibrancy of the music The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022