One of the world含羞草研究社檚 most frequently-perfomed operas is coming to Kelowna and it含羞草研究社檚 set in the dark of winter.

Opera Kelowna presents Giacomo Puccini含羞草研究社檚 La 产辞丑猫尘别, Aug. 18 and 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

The romantic, heart-wrenching tale follows a close-knit circle of poets, painters and performers who struggle for art and love amidst poverty and hardship.

Though La 产辞丑猫尘别 was originally set in the 1830s, the company含羞草研究社檚 production draws on the fashion and style of the 1920s to craft a unique and compelling aesthetic.

含羞草研究社淭he cultural impact of La 产辞丑猫尘别 is undeniable. Its story inspired the broadway hit Rent; its music resonates across dozens of films and it birthed our romantic vision of the starving artist,含羞草研究社� said artistic director Alexandra Babbel.

含羞草研究社淎ll of this is for good reason. Puccini含羞草研究社檚 exquisite score speaks to our very hearts, eliciting fiery passion, pangs of melancholy, and joie de vivre in equal measure. We are thrilled to share our vision of this iconic work with Okanagan audiences.含羞草研究社�

Based on Henri Murger含羞草研究社檚 1851 novel, Scenes from the Bohemian Life, the opera is set in the frigid cold of a Paris winter. Its narrative follows the intertwined lives and loves of a small group of friends: the poet, Rodolfo, the seamstress Mimi, the painter Marcello, the musician Schaunard, the philosopher Colline, and the coquette Musetta.

A series of free concerts and community engagements will support and inform La 产辞丑猫尘别含羞草研究社檚 run. Details can be found on Opera Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 .