the iconic classic

The 'B' of the ABC of opera, no season is complete without Puccini's influential masterpiece and Canadian Opera Company's 2023/24 season does not disappoint. In John Caird's iconic production, the lives of the bohemians play out against a lush backdrop, including the central romance of Mimi and Rodolfo, as played by real-life married couple; Pene Pati and Amina Edris!

What is the story?

First performed in 1897 La Boheme follows a group of starving and passionate artists as they navigate the trials of love, loss and poverty. La Boheme features some of the most beautiful music ever composed by Puccini, featuring the ever-beautiful "Oh Sweet Girl" duet, "Yes, They Call Mimi" aria and "What a Frozen Little Hand" aria. 

In this classic 'boy meets girl' story poet Rodolfo falls madly in love with the fragile and dying Mimi, meanwhile his painter friend Marcello reconnects with his former lover Musetta. As jealousy plagues both relationships will these young lovers be able to keep their love alive?