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

Marina Costa-Jackson (Mimi 28 Jan. 2 / 4 / 11 / 15 Feb. 23 / 30 March. 5 / 7 April), Dominick Chenes (Rodolfo 28 Jan. 2 / 4 / 11 / 15 Feb. 23 / 30 March. 5 / 7 April), Matteo Lippi (Rodolfo 3 Feb. 22 / March. 19 / 21 / 2 / 28 April), Gary Griffiths (Marcello), Lauren Fagan (Musetta), Gareth Brynmor John (Schaunard)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor: Manlio Benzi
Director: Annabel Arden
Design(s): Stephen Brimson Lewis, Nina Dunn (video for Knifedge)
Lighting: Tim Mitchell
Choreographer: Philippe Giraudeau