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 titles. Running time approx 2 hours 30 minutes
Cast/Performers
Janis Kelly (Violetta Valery excluding Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 27),
Linda Richardson (Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 27),
Tom Randle (Alfredo Germont),
Robert McFarland (Giorgio Germont),
Sarah Pring (Flora Bervoix),
John Graham-Hall (Gastone),
Glenville Hargreaves (Baron Douphol),
Dominic Burns (Marquis D'Obigny),
Jonathan Best (Dottore Grenvil),
Christine Bryan (Annina),
Peter Bodenham (Giuseppe),
A Galloway Bell (Commissario)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
DumasCompany:
Opera NorthConductor(s):
Mark Shanahan (Autumn excluding Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 7),
Philip Sunderland (Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 27),
Richard Farnes (Spring)
Director:
Annabel ArdenDesign:
Nicky GillibrandCostume:
Nicky GillibrandLighting:
Paule ConstableChoreographer:
Leah Hausman
