(The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata)

Content: La Traviata’s sumptuous melodies and timeless depiction of doomed love have made the work a favorite of generations of operagoers. In his approach to this classic drama, director Willy Decker sets the action on a nearly bare stage, focusing the audience’s full attention on the three main characters. As Violetta, the ailing courtesan desperate to escape her past, soprano Sonya Yoncheva offers a fearless and sympathetic performance from beginning to end. American tenor Michael Fabiano sings with ardent longing as her devoted lover Alfredo, delivering emotionally wrought phrases and ringing top notes. Thomas Hampson brings a burnished baritone to Germont, Alfredo’s protective father whose stern demands spell disaster for the young couple. On the podium, maestro Nicola Luisotti leads an electric performance of Verdi’s unforgettable score.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Music

Runtime:

141 minutes

Year:

2017

Directors:

Matthew Diamond

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Production companies:

The Metropolitan Opera,

Salzburger Festspiele

Actors:

Violetta Valéry

Alfredo Germont

Giorgio Germont

Annina

Doctor Grenvil

Crews:

Director

Original Story

Writer

Original Music Composer

Stage Director