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 20 minutes. Sponsored (1994) by Barings and The Jean Sainsbury Royal Opera House Fund). Staged by Patrick Young.

Cast/Performers

Darina Takova (Violetta Valery), Leah-Marian Jones (Flora Bervoix), Gillian Knight (Annina), Giuseppe Filianoti (Alfredo Germont), Alan Opie (Giorgio Germont May 14 / 29), Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Giorgio Germont), Peter Auty (Gastone de Letorieres), Roderick Earle (Baron Douphol), Graeme Danby (Marquis d'Obigny May 11 / 14 / 17 / 22), Jeremy White (Marquis d'Obigny May 29 / Jun1 / 5), Graeme Broadbent (Doctor Grenvil)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Edward Downes
Director: Richard Eyre
Other: Patrick Young (staging)
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Choreographer: Jane Gibson