This time, they cannot concentrate on their work out of melancholy for their lost loves. Rodolfo and Marcello are in the same situation as the opening of the opera - one writing, one painting. They decide to go their separate ways, at least until spring.įall. Rodolfo and Mimi embrace while Marcello and Musetta argue.

But when Marcello presses him, he admits that he believes Mimi is gravely ill and he can’t face the pain of losing her. At first, he claims Mimi is a flirt and that he can’t trust her. She hides when Rodolfo comes out to talk with his friend, and overhears their conversation. She tells him she is afraid Rodolfo has left her forever, that he is insanely jealous, and they argue more and more. After arguing with Mimi, Rodolfo has settled at the inn where Marcello and Musetta are living. Rodolfo and Mimi embrace and leave together.Ī cold February day, at dawn. Rodolfo tells them he is not alone, but that they will join them in a moment. From the courtyard Rodolfo’s friends call him to join them at the Café. He tells her of his passion for writing, she tells him of her love of flowers and springtime. When both candles go out (hers by accident his by intent), and Mimi drops her key on the floor, as they search, their hands touch and a tender bond is created between the two young people. She has a sudden fit of coughing and faints. Mimi (soprano), a neighbor, knocks at the door and asks if Rodolfo will light her candle. Rodolfo stays behind to finish a newspaper article he is writing. Marcello, Colline and Schaunard leave to go to Cafe Momus.

When the four bohemians loosen his tongue with a bit of wine, the old man boasts of his extra-marital affairs and the four penniless friends, feigning indignation, throw him out. The four begin to feast when they are interrupted by the landlord Benoit (bass), who has come to claim the past due rent. Schaunard brings food and wine bought with money he just earned from giving music lessons to a British tourist. Two friends join them, the philosopher Colline (bass), and the musician Schaunard (baritone). It is cold and, lacking wood, Rodolfo lights the stove with the manuscript of his latest play. The poet Rodolfo (tenor) is looking at the snow covered rooftops, while his friend, the painter Marcello (baritone), works on a painting of the Hebrews crossing the Red Sea.

La boheme opera pieces