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: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Company: Scottish Opera
Conductor: Richard Farnes
Director(s): Stewart Laing, Alison de Burgh (fight)
Design: Stewart Laing
Lighting: Heather Carson
Choreographer: Wayne McGregor
Costume: Claire Murphy (costume associate)