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, new production. Running time 2hrs 45mins

Cast/Performers

Janis Kelly (Violetta), Thomas Randle (Alfredo), Keith Latham (Germont Pere), Sarah Pring (Flora), Christopher Saunders (Gastone), Iain Paterson (Baron Douphol), Dominic Burns (Marchese), Michael Mitchell Leigh (Dottore), Christine Bryan (Annina), Peter Bodenham (Giuseppe), Galloway Bell (Commissario)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company: Opera North
Director: Annabel Arden
Conductor(s): Richard Farnes, Martin Pickard (Nov 3 6 11)
Design: Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Leah Hausman