Details

Puccini's most enduring opera. The story of the love of the poor poet Rodolfo for the consumptive seamstress Mimi. Set in the Latin Quarter of Paris the course of their love is constantly threatened by Rodolfo's jealousy and Mimi's illness. The painter Marcello and the provocative Musetta are the other main characters. This is where 'your tiny hand is frozen' comes from and the last few bars, as Rodolfo realises Mimi is dead, are some of opera's most moving moments. Sung in English, with lyrics projected above the stage

Cast/Performers

Corinne Winters (Mimi), Zach Borichevsky (Rodolfo), Duncan Rock (Marcello), Rhian Lois (Musetta), Nicholas Masters (Colline), Ashley Riches (Schaunard), Simon Butteriss (Benoit / Alcindoro)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Company(s): English National Opera, Dutch National Opera Amsterdam
Conductor: Xian Zhang
Director(s): Benedict Andrews, Ran Arthur Braun (movement)
Design: Johannes Schutz
Costume: Victoria Behry
Lighting: Jon Clark
Translation: Amanda Holden