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La Scala's La Traviata
Based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas, La Traviata, one of Verdi's most celebrated works, had its premiere at the Teatro la Fenice in 1853. This 2007-2008 season production at La Scala sees Angela Gheorghiu in her celebrated debut as Violetta. Praised by Bloomberg for having "mastered the role" and "acting her socks off," Gheorghiu leads an all-star cast which includes Ramón Vargas and Roberto Frontali. With the brilliant conductor Lorin Maazel on the podium, La Traviata is directed by Liliana Cavani.
Synopsis
In this love story, courtesan Violetta Valery meets a new admirer, Alfredo Germont, who confesses his love. Alfredo’s father demands she renounce his son since the scandal of the affair has threatened his own daughter’s engagement. Violetta resists but eventually agrees. Back in Paris, Alfredo denounces his former love cruelly, and months later, Violetta, deathly ill with tuberculosis, has only days to live. Alfredo becomes contrite as he learns the truth, but it may already be too late to ask her forgiveness.
Opera in 3 acts
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Performed at: Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy
Conductor: Lorin Maazel
Approximate duration: 2 hours 13 minutes plus one 15 minute intermission
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