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. New production sung in Italian with English surtitles. Co-production with Opera de Lausanne. Running time approx 2 hrs 30 mins

Cast/Performers

Alexia Cousin (May 15-Jun 11 and Jun 22-Jul 2), Irina Mataeva (Jun 15-18 and from Jul 6), Eddie Wade (Baron Douphol), Joseph Calleja (Alfredo), Christopher Purves (Giorgio Germont)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Corporate Sponsor: Coutts (and supported by a gift from Mrs John Oldacre)
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev (except Jun 11-18 and from Jun 25)
Director(s): Patrice Caurier, Moshe Leiser
Design: Christian Fenouillat
Costume: Agostino Cavalca
Lighting: Christopher Forey