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 3 hours 15 minutes. Supported (1994) by The Jean Sainsbury Royal Opera Fund.

Cast/Performers

Inva Mula (Violetta - some dates), Ruth Ann Swenson (Violetta - Dec 14 / 18 / 20), Roberto Aronica (Alfredo), Paolo Gavanelli (Giorgio Germont), Ekatarina Gubanova (Flora Bervoix), Darren Jeffery (Baron Douphol), Edgaras Montvidas (Gaston de Letorieres), Graeme Broadbent (Doctor), Graeme Danby (Marquis d'Obigny), Gillian Knight (Annina Dec 14 / 18 / 20), Anne Mason (Annina Jan 4 / 7 / 9 / 15 / 20)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company: Royal Opera
Director: Richard Eyre (original)
Conductor: Paolo Carignani