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. Running time 3 hours including 2 intervals. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Cast/Performers
Claire Rutter (Violetta Valory),
Michelle Walton (Flora),
Evan Bowers (Alfredo Germont),
Ilya Levinsky (Alfredo Germont),
Andrzej Dobber (Germont Pere except Dec 4 / 6),
Richard Lloyd Morgan (Baron Douphol)
Creatives/Company
Music(s):
Verdi,
Matthew Hargreaves (Doctor Grenvil)
Lyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
DumasCompany:
Scottish OperaConductor(s):
Stephen Clarke (Sep),
Richard Armstrong (Nov / Dec)
Director:
Peter WatsonDesign(s):
Ezio Frigerio,
Franca Squaciapino