La Traviata
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Music by Giuseppe Verdi | Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
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—only to have their 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.
Language
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage
Runtime
Approximately two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission.
Cast & Creative Team
Learn MoreLa Traviata Digital Program
Synopsis
Learn MoreA Parisian courtesan sacrifices everything for the man she loves.
Meet the Artists
Read MoreNicole Cabell & Cecilia Violetta López
Both Nicole Cabell and Cecilia Violetta López were kind enough to sit down with us to answer a few questions about themselves and their careers and share what it’s like to tackle this most iconic of roles…
Composer Biography
Learn MoreGiuseppe Verdi
An Italian opera composer, Verdi came to dominate the Italian opera scene after the era of Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini. By his 30s, he had become one of the preeminent opera composers in history.
Director's Notes
Read MoreLouisa Muller
Stage Director Louisa Muller outlines the story behind one of Verdi’s classics and the decisions that guided this production of La Traviata.
Meet the Artists
Read MoreJesús León & Stephen Martin
Jesús Léon and Stephen Martin recently sat down with us to discuss performing this demanding role and some of their most adventurous experiences on stage.
