It occupies a position in the canon that is unusual even by opera’s stubbornly backward-looking standards, particularly in Europe. The central repertory has been, for better and worse, almost entirely overhauled over the past 10 years. A new “Aida” is coming in a few seasons (starring Ms. Gelb’s tenure at the Met has brought a new “Carmen,” “Marriage of Figaro,” “Don Giovanni,” “Madama Butterfly,” “Barber of Seville,” “Rigoletto,” “Cav/Pag” and “Ring” cycle. Gelb chuckled and said, “I’m not going to find out.” Now, asked what the public’s response would be if he did announce he was changing the beloved “Bohème,” performances of which continue at the Met through March, Mr.
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