Ellen Kent: La Bohème

One of the most romantic operas ever written, La Bohème is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes. Starring Korean soprano Elena Dee, Ukrainian soprano Viktoria Melnyk, Georgian tenor Davit Sumbadze and Armenian tenor Hovhannes Andreasyan, north west audiences are in for a rare treat with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

About La Bohème

Set in the backstreets and attics of bohemian Paris, this powerful and emotional opera tells the heartbreaking tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer, Rodolfo. Puccini’s masterpiece is based on Henri Murger’s novel Scenes de la vie de boheme. La Boheme’s sumptuous set is inspired by the art of the bohemian period, particularly Chagall and Renoir. It reflects the bohemian art of the period and the authentic costumes will transport you immediately to Paris. The production includes snow effects and Musetta’s adorable dog may also make an entrance...