La Traviata
May 4-19
To Live and Die for Love
Verdi’s sumptuous melodies and timeless depiction of tragic love have made La Traviata an undeniable favorite for generations. Violetta, a glamorous courtesan, gives up everything for her devoted lover Alfredo—idyllic affair shattered by the stern demands of Alfredo’s father. From the frenzy of Violetta’s pleasure-filled life, to her heart-wrenching decision to leave her beloved—Verdi’s treasured opera is a captivating tribute to what it means to live and die for love.
Composer
Giuseppe Verdi
Librettist
Francesco Maria Piave
Language
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.
Cast & Creative Team
Learn MoreSynopsis
Learn MoreAct I - Violetta’s house in Paris
Violetta, a courtesan under the protection of Baron Douphol, is entertaining guests in her salon, when she is introduced to a new admirer, Alfredo Germont. After Alfredo leads a spirited toast to his hostess …
Composer Biography
Learn MoreGiuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi was born in Le Roncole, a small village in the Duchy of Parma …