Life may not be easy, but it is beautiful in this tale of young love in Paris. Ever since its first performances Puccini's La bohème has been adored. A chance meeting by moonlight, a street-side café and the artists' garret – they all come alive through Puccini's music, which delicately captures love at first sight, youthful exuberance and the sorrow of loss. This really is musical storytelling at its best..x..x..x..x.kisses.x..x..x..x.