Rodolfo & Mimì
Bohemian love in a freezing Paris
In "La Bohème," the penniless poet Rodolfo and the frail seamstress Mimì fall in love one freezing Christmas Eve in bohemian Paris; her tuberculosis consumes their love to the end.
01Why it matters
Puccini's opera, the basis of the musical "Rent," is among the most performed and beloved in the world.
02The conflict
Poverty, jealousy and Mimì's illness.
03The iconic moment
The aria "Che gelida manina": "What a cold little hand."
04What survived
The opera "La Bohème"; the musical "Rent."
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Rodolfo & Mimì?
In "La Bohème," the penniless poet Rodolfo and the frail seamstress Mimì fall in love one freezing Christmas Eve in bohemian Paris; her tuberculosis consumes their love to the end.
Why is the story of Rodolfo & Mimì famous?
Puccini's opera, the basis of the musical "Rent," is among the most performed and beloved in the world.
How does the story of Rodolfo & Mimì end?
The aria "Che gelida manina": "What a cold little hand." The opera "La Bohème"; the musical "Rent."
Is the story of Rodolfo & Mimì real?
Rodolfo & Mimì is a work of fiction.
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