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 surtitles. Co-production with Opera de Lausanne. Running time 2 hrs 40 mins.
Cast/Performers
Nucci Focile (Violetta - up to 11 March),
Olga Mykytenko (Violetta - from 16 March),
Peter Wedd (Alfredo),
Jonathan Summers (Giorgio Germont),
Eddie Wade (Baron Douphol)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
DumasCorporate Sponsor:
CouttsCompany:
Welsh National OperaConductor:
Tugan Sokhiev (18 / 26 Feb Mar 6 / 16 / 31 Apr 6 / 15)
Director(s):
Patrice caurier,
Moshe LeiserDesign:
Christian FenouillatCostume:
Agostino CavalcaLighting:
Christophe Forey