Details

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. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time approx 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval of 20 minutes.

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company(s): Cadogan Opera, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Holland Park, Opera Holland Park Chorus
Conductor: John Gibbons
Director: Tom Hawkes
Design: Peter Rice