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 titles. Running time approx 2 hours 30 minutes

Cast/Performers

Janis Kelly (Violetta Valery excluding Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 27), Linda Richardson (Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 27), Tom Randle (Alfredo Germont), Robert McFarland (Giorgio Germont), Sarah Pring (Flora Bervoix), John Graham-Hall (Gastone), Glenville Hargreaves (Baron Douphol), Dominic Burns (Marquis D'Obigny), Jonathan Best (Dottore Grenvil), Christine Bryan (Annina), Peter Bodenham (Giuseppe), A Galloway Bell (Commissario)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Company: Opera North
Conductor(s): Mark Shanahan (Autumn excluding Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 7), Philip Sunderland (Oct 23 and Nov 6 / 27), Richard Farnes (Spring)
Director: Annabel Arden
Design: Nicky Gillibrand
Costume: Nicky Gillibrand
Lighting: Paule Constable
Choreographer: Leah Hausman