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La traviata
“'Traviata' soars at Salzburg”
8.2 / 10• 2005• 2h 12m•NR• Italian
MusicDrama
Storyline
Violetta, a courtesan much wooed by Parisian society, organizes a grand party that is attended, amongst others, by the young Alfredo Germont. He confesses his feelings to Violetta, who is already suffering from consumption. She vacillates between genuine affection and a realistic assessment of her situation as a "fallen woman", which precludes any lasting relationship with a man. The Willy Decker production of La Traviata, recorded live at the Salzburger Festspiele in August, 2005. Anna Netrebko stars as Violetta Valéry, with Rolando Villazón as Alfredo Germont and Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont. Carlo Rizzi conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker.
Cast & Crew
Anna Netrebko
Violetta Valéry
Lead
Rolando Villazón
Alfredo Germont
HS
Helene Schneiderman
Flora Belvoix
DP
Diane Pilcher
Annina
Thomas Hampson
Giorgio Germont
SC
Salvatore Cordella
Gastone
CR
Carlo Rizzi
Self - Conductor
VP
Vienna Philharmonic
Self - Orchestra
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian Large's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. La traviata is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
