About this Event
Following the huge success of our performance of Madama Butterfly last year, we are once again bringing another of Giacomo Puccini’s glorious stage works to life, here in Liverpool. From its premiere in Turin in 1896, La Boheme has become a standard work for all major opera companies.
Set in Paris in the 1840s, this opera tells the story of a penniless quartet of young men, a poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher. There is a chance meeting with a young seamstress, Mimi. In wonderfully theatrical style, a chance draught blows out both Mimi’s and Rodolfo’s candle. While searching for a light, their hands touch in the darkness, there is an instant mutual attraction, and this sets the scene for the drama that is to follow.
The group of friends go through a number of adventures, in a local cafe and also at the city gates. Mimi is quite obviously unwell, and there is great concern.
The final act is pure Puccini, with some of the most exquisite music and drama, very reminiscent of the final scene of Butterfly. Mimi is now seriously ill, and the opera comes to a searingly passionate conclusion.
Tickets £20 from Eventbrite.co.uk.
This is an evening not to be missed, bring the Kleenex.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Tung Auditorium, 60 Oxford Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
GBP 20.00
