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. 2 hours 15mins

Cast/Performers

Ann Sophie-Dupreis (Mimi - Jan10-Mar10), Sarah Fox (Mimi - May10-Jul10), Bulent Bezduz (Rodolfo - Jan10-Mar10), Aldo di Toro (Rodolfo - May10-Jul10), Sarah Fox (Musetta - Jan10-Mar10), Jeni Bern (Musetta - May10-Jul10), Marcin Bronikowski (Marcello), Quirijn de Lang (Schaunard - Jan10-Mar10), Thorbjorn Gulbrandsoy (Schaunard - May10-Jul10)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Corporate Sponsor: Yorkshire Bank
Company: Opera North
Conductor(s): Richard Farnes (Jan / Feb), Tobias Ringborg (May-Jul)
Director(s): Phyllida Lloyd (original director), Peter Relton (revival director)
Design: Anthony Ward
Costume: Anthony Ward
Lighting(s): Rick Fisher (original), Colin Smith (revival)
Choreographer: Tim Claydon (revival)