The Odessa Opera House, which is among the Ukraine's greatest architectural monuments, is one of the most beautiful theatres in the world.
The love story that gripped Paris
A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La dame aux Camelias.
Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate consumptive Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi's own life in Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta's haunting aria Addio Del Passato.
La Traviata played to a sell-out house at the Royal Albert Hall in 2002 to great critical acclaim.
This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles*.
Cast subject to change
Running Times:
Act 1
Violetta's Salon in Paris 30 mins
INTERVAL 20 mins
Act 2
Scene 1 A country house near Paris 35 mins
SCENE CHANGE 8 MINS
Scene 2 Flora's house in Paris 20 mins
INTERVAL 15 mins
Act 3
Violetta's bedroom 30 mins
The whole performance will last approximately 2hr 40mins
*Surtitles provide an unobtrusive translation of the libretto (lyrics) from Italian and English. They are similar to the subtitles you see on TV and help you to follow the story. The words appear on a long screen positioned above the stage so you can easily choose not to read them if you prefer. Please note some seats may have a restricted view of the stage/surtitles. Please contact the box office at time of booking.
