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 English. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes

Cast/Performers

Nick Ransley (Rodolfo), Charlotte Page (Mimi), Alan Corbishley (Marcello), Judith Gardner Jones (Musetta), Robert Gildon (Schaundard), Julian Close (Colline), Mark Saberton (Benoit / Alcindoro)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Company: Opera Project
Translation: Richard Studer
Conductor: Jonathan Lyness
Director: Richard Studer
Design: Richard Studer