La traviata is a Royal Opera House HD screening of Verdi’s famous opera, directed by Richard Eyre and conducted by Antonello Manacorda. Featuring Ermonela Jaho, Charles Castronovo, and Plácido Domingo, the production presents the tragic love story between Violetta Valéry and Alfredo Germont.

About the Performance

La traviata is an opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi, based on Alexandre Dumas fils’s novel and play La Dame aux camélias.

The story follows Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan, and Alfredo Germont, a young man who falls in love with her. After meeting at a party in Violetta’s Paris salon, Alfredo hopes to help Violetta overcome her illness, and the two leave Paris to begin a life together in the countryside. Their happiness changes when Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont, visits Violetta.

From the glamorous Paris salons of the first act to the quiet and emotional final scenes, Richard Eyre’s production presents the contrast between social appearances and personal emotions. The production includes well-known arias such as “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” (The Drinking Song), “Un dì, felice, eterea” (One Happy Day), “Di Provenza il mar, il suol” (The Land and Sea of Provence), and “Addio, del passato” (Farewell to the Past).

Cast & Creatives

Composer

Giuseppe Verdi

Giuseppe Verdi composed La traviata, based on Alexandre Dumas fils’s La Dame aux camélias.

Director

Richard Eyre

Richard Eyre created this production for the Royal Opera House, presenting the opera through a naturalistic staging style.

Conductor

Antonello Manacorda

Antonello Manacorda conducts the production.

Key Cast

Ermonela Jaho
Violetta Valéry

Ermonela Jaho performs the role of Violetta Valéry. She returned to the role after her Royal Opera House debut performance as Violetta in 2008.

Charles Castronovo
Alfredo Germont

Charles Castronovo performs the role of Alfredo Germont.

Plácido Domingo
Giorgio Germont

Plácido Domingo performs the role of Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s father.

Why Go

La traviata brings together Verdi’s music, Alexandre Dumas fils’s story, and Richard Eyre’s Royal Opera House production. This HD screening offers audiences the opportunity to experience the performance featuring Ermonela Jaho, Charles Castronovo, and Plácido Domingo on screen.