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

Mary Plazas, Abbie Furmansky, Peter Wedd, Gerard Powers, Majella Cullagh, Stefanie Krahnenfeld, Grant Doyle, Mark Stone, Dean Robinson, Wyhn Pencarreg, Henry Waddington

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Book by: Murger
Producer(s): Raymond Gubbay, Royal Albert Hall
Director(s): Francesca Zambello, David Parry (music)
Design: Peter J Davison
Costume: Sue Willmington
Lighting: Andrew Bridge
Company: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra