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. A New Production for this year's Glyndebourne Tour. David McVicar's new production of this great work will re-interpret La boheme by examining it through the eyesof contemporary student life. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. The performance lasts approximately 2hrs 10mins including one interval of twenty minutes.

Cast/Performers

Alfred Boe (Rodolfo), Luca Grassi (Marcello), Nicolas Teste (Colline), Riccardo Novaro (Schaunard), Simona Todaro (Mimi), Claron McFadden (Musetta), Eric Roberts (Benoit / Alcindoro)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Company(s): Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Glyndebourne Touring Opera Orchestra, The Glyndebourne Chorus
Conductor(s): Louis Langree, Tecwyn Evans (Nov 1 / Dec 6)
Design: Michael Vale
Costume: Mikki Engelsbel
Lighting: Paule Constable