La Traviata

Giuseppe Verdi’s  La Traviata survived a notoriously unsuccessful opening night to become one of the best-loved operas in the repertoire. Following the larger-scale dramas of Rigoletto and Il Trovatore, its intimate scope and subject matter inspired the composer to create some of his most profound and heartfelt music.

The title role of Violetta Valéry, the ill-fated Parisian courtesan fighting for love before her time runs out - a “fallen woman” - has captured the imaginations of audiences and performers alike with its inexhaustible vocal and dramatic possibilities - and challenges.

Violetta is considered a pinnacle of the soprano repertoire. A beloved mainstay of the repertory, Verdi’s great tragedy stirs the soul and breaks the heart like only opera can.

Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer conjures a dreamy setting that matches the poetry and passion of the unforgettable score.