Opera
La traviata
Description
Amid the glittering salons and dazzling ballrooms of nineteenth-century Paris unfolds the fate of Violetta — a woman cast aside by society, yet spiritually elevated by the power of love. Verdi’s La Traviata is a timeless opera that has moved audiences to tears for more than 170 years.
G. Verdi
La Traviata
Opera in four acts
Libretto by F. M. Piave based on the drama “La dame aux Camélias” by A. Dumas, fils
The events take place in Paris and its vicinity in the 1850s
Characters
- Violetta Valery
- Flora Bervoix, Violetta’s friend
- Annina, Violetta’s maid
- Alfredo Germont
- Giorgio Germont, his father
- Gastone, Viscount de Letorieres
- Barone Douphol
- Marchese d’Obigny
- Dottore Grenvil
Act One
A lavish party at the salon of Violetta Valery, a courtesan. Among the guests is Alfredo Germont, who has loved Violetta with pure and ardent devotion since first seeing her. At the guests’ request, Alfredo sings a toast to love and joy. He passionately urges Violetta to change her life and trust his sincere feelings. She responds playfully, masking her confusion with lighthearted banter, yet gives him a flower as a sign that he may return the next day.
When the guests depart, Violetta remains alone. She reflects on Alfredo’s words. For the first time in her life, she senses the awakening of genuine love. Torn between the promise of true affection and her accustomed life of pleasure and freedom, she struggles with her emotions.
Act Two
Violetta and Alfredo have left Paris and found happiness in the quiet countryside. Alfredo’s peace is disturbed when Annina inadvertently reveals that Violetta has been secretly selling her possessions to support their life together. Deeply moved by her sacrifice, Alfredo leaves for Paris to settle their financial affairs.
Left alone, Violetta receives an unexpected visit from Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s father. He accuses her of dishonouring the family and begs her to end the relationship for the sake of his daughter’s future. Though devastated, Violetta yields to his plea and resolves to sacrifice her happiness. She writes a farewell letter to Alfredo, declaring that she no longer loves him. Alfredo, shattered by the message, falls into despair.
Germont urges his son to return home to Provence. Soon after, Alfredo discovers Flora’s invitation to a masked ball and becomes convinced that Violetta has betrayed him. Consumed by jealousy, he rushes back to Paris.
Act Three
At Flora’s masked ball, the festivities are in full swing. Alfredo joins the gamblers at a card table. Violetta arrives with Barone Douphol. Though welcomed warmly by Flora, she is visibly troubled and pale. Alfredo seeks confrontation with the Barone. Fearing for Alfredo’s life, Violetta attempts to prevent a duel. To honour her promise to Germont, she insists that she loves the Barone. Blinded by rage and humiliation, Alfredo calls the guests together and publicly insults Violetta, throwing money at her as payment for her love.
Act Four
Worn down by illness and sorrow, Violetta lies dying. Dottore Grenvil tries to comfort her, but she knows her end is near. She reads a letter from Giorgio Germont explaining that Alfredo has learned the truth and is returning to her.
The sounds of carnival merriment echo from the streets. Annina rushes in with news of Alfredo’s arrival. The lovers are reunited and dream of a new life together. Yet Violetta’s strength is fading. Giorgio Germont enters, remorseful and repentant, but it is too late. In a final surge of emotion, Violetta embraces Alfredo and dies in his arms.
Amid the glittering salons and dazzling ballrooms of nineteenth-century Paris unfolds the fate of Violetta — a woman cast aside by society, yet spiritually elevated by the power of love. Verdi’s La Traviata is a timeless opera that has moved audiences to tears for more than 170 years.
G. Verdi
La Traviata
Opera in four acts
Libretto by F. M. Piave based on the drama “La dame aux Camélias” by A. Dumas, fils
The events take place in Paris and its vicinity in the 1850s
Characters
- Violetta Valery
- Flora Bervoix, Violetta’s friend
- Annina, Violetta’s maid
- Alfredo Germont
- Giorgio Germont, his father
- Gastone, Viscount de Letorieres
- Barone Douphol
- Marchese d’Obigny
- Dottore Grenvil
Act One
A lavish party at the salon of Violetta Valery, a courtesan. Among the guests is Alfredo Germont, who has loved Violetta with pure and ardent devotion since first seeing her. At the guests’ request, Alfredo sings a toast to love and joy. He passionately urges Violetta to change her life and trust his sincere feelings. She responds playfully, masking her confusion with lighthearted banter, yet gives him a flower as a sign that he may return the next day.
When the guests depart, Violetta remains alone. She reflects on Alfredo’s words. For the first time in her life, she senses the awakening of genuine love. Torn between the promise of true affection and her accustomed life of pleasure and freedom, she struggles with her emotions.
Act Two
Violetta and Alfredo have left Paris and found happiness in the quiet countryside. Alfredo’s peace is disturbed when Annina inadvertently reveals that Violetta has been secretly selling her possessions to support their life together. Deeply moved by her sacrifice, Alfredo leaves for Paris to settle their financial affairs.
Left alone, Violetta receives an unexpected visit from Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s father. He accuses her of dishonouring the family and begs her to end the relationship for the sake of his daughter’s future. Though devastated, Violetta yields to his plea and resolves to sacrifice her happiness. She writes a farewell letter to Alfredo, declaring that she no longer loves him. Alfredo, shattered by the message, falls into despair.
Germont urges his son to return home to Provence. Soon after, Alfredo discovers Flora’s invitation to a masked ball and becomes convinced that Violetta has betrayed him. Consumed by jealousy, he rushes back to Paris.
Act Three
At Flora’s masked ball, the festivities are in full swing. Alfredo joins the gamblers at a card table. Violetta arrives with Barone Douphol. Though welcomed warmly by Flora, she is visibly troubled and pale. Alfredo seeks confrontation with the Barone. Fearing for Alfredo’s life, Violetta attempts to prevent a duel. To honour her promise to Germont, she insists that she loves the Barone. Blinded by rage and humiliation, Alfredo calls the guests together and publicly insults Violetta, throwing money at her as payment for her love.
Act Four
Worn down by illness and sorrow, Violetta lies dying. Dottore Grenvil tries to comfort her, but she knows her end is near. She reads a letter from Giorgio Germont explaining that Alfredo has learned the truth and is returning to her.
The sounds of carnival merriment echo from the streets. Annina rushes in with news of Alfredo’s arrival. The lovers are reunited and dream of a new life together. Yet Violetta’s strength is fading. Giorgio Germont enters, remorseful and repentant, but it is too late. In a final surge of emotion, Violetta embraces Alfredo and dies in his arms.
Cast and Performers
The cast will be announced along with the official date
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