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. Running time 3 hours including 2 intervals. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Cast/Performers

Claire Rutter (Violetta Valory), Michelle Walton (Flora), Evan Bowers (Alfredo Germont), Ilya Levinsky (Alfredo Germont), Andrzej Dobber (Germont Pere except Dec 4 / 6), Richard Lloyd Morgan (Baron Douphol)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Verdi, Matthew Hargreaves (Doctor Grenvil)
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company: Scottish Opera
Conductor(s): Stephen Clarke (Sep), Richard Armstrong (Nov / Dec)
Director: Peter Watson
Design(s): Ezio Frigerio, Franca Squaciapino