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 surtitles. Running time: approx. 2hrs 55mins (inclu. two intervals)

Cast/Performers

Anna Netrebko (Mimi - May 23 / 27 / 30 / Jun 2 / 5 / 8 / 10), Lianna Haroutounian (Mimi - Jul 9mat / 11 / 13 / 16), Joseph Caloleja (Rodolfo - May 23 / 27 / 30 / Jun 2 / / 5 / 8 / 10), Piotr Beczala (Rodolfo - Jul 9mat / 11 / 13 / 16), Lucas Meachem (Marcello - May 23 / 27 / 30 / Jun15 2 / 5 / 8 / 10), Levente Molnar (Marcello - Jul15 9mat / 11 / 13 / 16), Jennifer Rowley (Mesetta - May 23 / 27 / 30 / Jun 2 / 5 / 8 / 10), Ekaterina Bakanova (Musetta - Jul 9mat / 11 / 13 / 16), Simone Del Savio (Schaunard - May 23 / 27 / 30 / Jun 2 / 5 / 8 / 10), Dionysios Sourbis (Schaunard - Jul 9mat / 11 / 13 / 16), Marco Vinco (Colline - May 23 / 27 / 30 / Jun15 2 / 5 / 8 / 10), Nahuel Di Pierro (Colline - Jul15 9mat / 11 / 13 / 16)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Producer: Royal Opera
Conductor(s): Dan Ettinger (May 23 / 27 / 30 / Jun 2 / 5 / 8 / 10), Alexander Joel (Jul 9mat / 11 / 13), Placido Domingo (Jul 16)
Director: John Copley
Design: Julia Trevelyan Oman
Lighting: John Charlton
Company(s): Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House