La Traviata (PG)

*From the organisers (correct at the time of publishing), please see the organiser’s website for the latest details.

Cast:

Giorgio Germont ALEKSEI ISAEV, Alfredo Germont GIOVANNI SALA, Violetta Valéry ERMONELA JAHO, Annina VEENA AKAMA-MAKIA,

Music GIUSEPPE VERDI, Conductor ANTONELLO MANACORDA, Director RICHARD EYRE, Designer BOB CROWLEY

RBO, Recorded Live
As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.