Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) presents Puccini’s La Boheme

Come January 2010, Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) starts off its year with a brand new production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme at the Esplanade Theatre from 29, 30 Jan, 1,2,3 Feb 2010.

The 4th opera of Puccini, La Boheme was premiered in Turin on 1st Feb 1896, remains his most popular and stands as probably the most popular Italian opera of all time, owing to its gorgeous melodies and the love story.

Based on the novel Scenes from the Bohemian Life by Henri Murger, La Boheme tells of a quartet of artists living in a run-down apartment in Paris. One of whom is Rodolfo who falls in love with a neighbour, Mimi. The love story traces the passionate love affair of Mimi and Rodolfo, the breakup of their relationship and the short-lived reconciliation before Mimi’s tragic death.

Originally set circa 1830 in the Latin quarter of Paris, the SLO’s brand new production will be set in 1930s.

For more information, goto www.singaporeopera.com.sg