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.

Cast/Performers

David Lomeli (Rodolfo), Ekaterina Scherbachenko (Mimi), Serena Farnocchia (Mimi Jul 27 / 31), Andrei Bondarenko (Marcello), Michael Sumuel (Schaunard), Nahuel Di Pierro (Colline), Irina Iordachescu (Musetta), Richard Mosley-Evans (Benoit), Donald Maxwell (Alcindoro)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Producer: Glynebourne Opera
Company(s): London Philharmonic Orchestra, Glyndebourne Chorus
Conductor: Kirill Karabits
Director(s): David McVicar, Lee Blakeley (revival director), Leah Housman (movement)
Design: Michael Vale
Costume(s): Mikki Engelsbel, Mark Bouman
Lighting: Paule Constable