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 English with English surtitles. Running time: 1hr 50mins

Cast/Performers

Elizabeth Zharoff (Violetta), Ben Johson (Alfredo), Anthony Michaels-Moore, Clare Presland (Flora), Paul Hopwood (Gaston), Matthew Hargreaves (Baron Douphol), Charles Johnston (Marquis d'Obigny), Martin Lamb (Dr Grenvil), Valerie Reid (Annina)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Producer(s): English National Opera, Opera Graz Austria
Conductor: Roland Boer
Director: Peter Konwitschny
Design: Johannes Leiacker
Lighting: Joachim Klein
Translation: Martin Fitzpatrick