La Traviata
The most popular Verdi opera. Alfredo’s family, part of Parisian high society, disapproves of his love affair with a celebrated courtesan. Far more virtuous than the so-called gentlemen who condemn her, Violetta chooses to give up their love. When the young lovers reunite, death has already taken her into its embrace.
The intimate story of love torn apart by illness is immortalised in Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813–1901) masterful music, which never fails to stir the heart. La Traviata is based on Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Lady of the Camellias (1848), which itself was inspired by a true story. Over the years, it has been adapted into plays, ballets, films, and even the musical Moulin Rouge!
The discussions are moderated by Sami Sykkö, and the guests are baritone Jorma Hynninen, soprano Sanna Iljin, and historian Liisa Suvikumpu.
The recording is from the Finnish National Opera’s performance on December 21, 2021. Finnish subtitles.
Creative Team
MUSIC Giuseppe Verdi
CONDUCTOR Alan Buribayev
DIRECTOR Giancarlo del Monaco
CHOREOGRAPHY Elsa Sylvestersson
SET AND COSTUME DESIGN Michael Scott
LIGHTING DESIGN Matti Hietanen
Discover the cast of the performance here (pdf 79kB)
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