Opera in four scenes
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Love Is Fragile
Almost two centuries ago in Paris’ Latin Quarter, a love affair flourishes, withers and dies in Puccini’s romantic portrayal of bohemian life.
Performed in Italian with English translations displayed above the stage.
Running time: Approximately 3 hours including two intermissions
Conductor Victor DeRenzi
Stage Director Mark Freiman
Scenic Designer David P. Gordon
Costume Coordinator Howard Tsvi Kaplan
Lighting Designer Ken Yunker
Chorus Master Jesse Martins
CAST
Mimì Anna Mandina
Rodolfo William Davenport
Marcello Filippo Fontana
Colline Young Bok Kim
Musetta Jessica Sandidge*
* Sarasota Opera debut