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 Italian with English supertitles. Supported by The Alexander Gibson Circle.
Cast/Performers
Peter Auty (Rodolfo),
Roderick Williams (Marcello ex Jun04 5),
Benjamin Bevan (Marcello Jun04 5),
Roland Wood (Schaunard),
Alessandro Guerzoni (Colline),
Rachel Hynes (Mimi),
Rebecca von Lipinski (Musetta)
Creatives/Company
Music:
PucciniLyrics(s):
Giacosa,
IllicaBook by:
MurgerCompany:
Scottish OperaConductor:
Richard FarnesDirector(s):
Stewart Laing,
Alison de Burgh (fight)
Design:
Stewart LaingLighting:
Heather CarsonChoreographer:
Wayne McGregorCostume:
Claire Murphy (costume associate)