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. Production generously supported by Peter Borender (Director's Circle). BP Summer Big Screens 2009 - June 30 19:00 Live to Trafalgar Square, London; Canary Wharf, London, Duthie Park, Aberdeen; Centenary Square, Bradford; Millennium Square, Bristol; The Hayes, Cardiff; Market Place, Derby; Christchurch Park, Ipswich; Millennium Square, Leeds; Exchange Square, Manchester; Centre Square, Middlesbrough; The Piazza, Plymouth; All Saints Square, Rotherham; Chertsey Road, Sunbury; Castle Square, Swansea.

Cast/Performers

Renee Fleming (Violetta), Joseph Calleja (Alfredo), Thomas Hampson (Giorgio Germont), Monika-Evelin Liiv (Flora), Eddie Wade (Baron Douphol), Robert Lloyd (Doctor Grenvil), Kostas Smoriginas (Marquis D'Obigny), Haoyin Xue (Gastone de Letorieres), Jonathan Coad (Servant), Neil Gillespie (Giuseppe), Charbel Mattar (Messenger), Richard Wiegold (Dr Grenvil)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Producer: Royal Opera
Director(s): Richard Eyre, Jane Gibson (movement)
Design: Bob Crowley
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Conductor: Antonio Pappano