La traviata
T368642372
Amongst the most popular of Verdi's operas, La traviata is the work of a master of the musical drama. Its perfumed arias and soaring choruses vividly depict the ravishingly decadent but glamorous world of Parisian high society as the background to a heart rending story of romantic happiness destroyed. Original book called
La Dame aux Camelias.
Archive :: production:T368642372, opera or operetta:S1989, venue:V250
Current production:Work
Production details
Set in the prohibition era of speakeasies and bootlegging, with Violetta's lover Alfredo a passionate young man whose optimism has been shaken by time at the front in the first world war, Violetta's protector 'the Baron' a gang boss, and Alfredo's father a crooked politician, this new production reveals the hypocrisy and heartache behind the glittering fa?ade of parties. Featuring a stunning young cast whose acting abilities are more than a match for their vocal talents, and with Verdi's sumptuous melodies accompanied by a trio of clarinet, cello and piano, this production is bound to be every bit as entertaining and moving as La Boheme. Sung in English
Production Changes
Previous details associated with this item and date of change.
- 15 Dec 14
- C:OperaUpClose (in association with Soho Theatre), I:Robin Norton-Hale, M:Harry Blake (orchestration), V:Elspeth Wilkes, S:Katie Bellman, K:Jonathan Lipman, L:Andrew May, P:Elspeth Wilkes (piano), P:Alex Beetschen (piano), P:Elinor Jane Moran (Violetta), P:Prudence Sanders (Violetta), P:Louisa Tee (Violetta), P:Robin Bailey (Alfredo), P:Philip Lee (Alfredo), P:Lawrence Olsworth-Peter (Alfredo), P:David Durham (Germont), P:James Harrison (Germont), P:Andrew Mayor (Germont), P:Flora McIntosh (Flora), P:Rosie Middleton (Flora), P:Zarah Hible (Flora), P:Dario Dugandzic (Baron / Doctor), P:Christopher Jacklin (Baron / Doctor), P:Tom Bullard (Baron / Doctor), P:Sarah Douglas (clarinet), P:Chris Goodman (clarinet), P:Alison Holford (cello), P:Jay Jenkinson (cello), P:William Rudge (cello)