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 titles. Running time 2 hours 40 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Anne-Sophie Duprels (Violetta Valery), Peter Auty (Alfredo Germont), Robert Poulton (Giorgio Germont ex Mar 2 / 5), Glenville Hargreaves (Giorgio Germont Mar 2 / 5), Sarah Pring (Flora Bervoix), Richar Coxon (Gastone), Glenville Hargreaves (Baron Douphol ex Mar 2 / 5), Jeremy Parker (Baron Douphol Mar 2 / 5), Dominic Burns (Marquis D'Obigny), Mark Ashmore (Dottore Grenvil), Kim-Marie Woodhouse (Annina), Peter Bodenham (Giuseppe), A. Galloway Bell (Commissario)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company: Opera North
Conductor: Richard Farnes
Director: Annabel Arden
Design: Nicky Gillibrand
Costume: Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Leah Hausman