Opera: La Traviata

by Giuseppe Verdi
Teatro di San Carlo, Naples 2024-07-14 ... 2024-07-30

The popular opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi will be performed at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples from July 14th to 30th, 2024. “La Traviata” is an enchanting opera that tells the poignant story of love, sacrifice and redemption. The Italian-sung opera La Traviata is one of the most famous operas ever.

La Traviata premiered on March 6, 1853 at the Teatro La Fenice and there was disaster. Verdi dared to focus on the suffering of a person ostracized by society. This was an affront to the noble society, which was confronted with accusations of immorality. Verdi himself saw himself and his relationship with his partner, the singer Giuseppina Strepponi, from this perspective. Giuseppina Strepponi had several illegitimate children with Giuseppe Verdi and was therefore considered a “La Traviata” in society.

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The Package

Music trip to Naples for 3 days / 2 nights with a performance at the Teatro San Carlo Naples. The San Carlo Theater was built in 1737 and is the oldest opera house in the world. The Italian opera temple San Carlo is a symbol of the city of Naples. Enjoy our music package with a magnificent performance and an exclusive leisure program in Naples. You can select between the essential package and add individual services that we offer with the superior program.
The highlight is an opera or ballet at the famous Teatro San Carlo.

The Story of La Traviata

The story is based on the novel La dame aux camélias (The Lady of the Camellias) by Alexandre Dumas. Francesco Maria Piave wrote the libretto for the drama in which the attractive Alfredo falls in love with the tuberculosis-stricken courtesan Violetta. As is often the case in opera, it ends tragically with the death of the protagonist.

In the opera La Traviata, the story revolves around the captivating and tragic character of Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan known for her beauty and charm. She meets the passionate young nobleman Alfredo Germont and their passionate love affair contradicts social norms. However, their happiness is threatened by the moral judgments of society and Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont. As Violetta faces the devastating decision between her love for Alfredo and her sense of duty, the opera takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster filled with soaring arias and heartbreaking duets. Verdi’s exquisite score captures the essence of the characters’ emotions, making “La Traviata” an enduring classic that continues to touch audiences around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this extraordinary performance at the San Carlo, where the power of music and storytelling combine to create an unforgettable evening in Naples.

The Artists and Creative Team

Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave after ‘La dame aux camélias’ by Alexandre Dumas son
Production of Teatro di San Carlo

Conductor • Giacomo Sagripanti
Stage Direction • Lorenzo Amato
Set Design • Ezio Frigerio
Costume Design • Franca Squarciapino
Lighting Design • Fiammetta Baldiserri

Cast
Violetta Valéry • Lisette Oropesa
Flora Bervoix • Clarissa Leonardi
Annina • Laura Ulloa
Alfredo Germont • Xabier Anduaga
Giorgio Germont • Luca Salsi
Gastone • Andrea Galli
Baron Douphol • Gabriele Ribis
Marquis d’Obigny • Pietro Di Bianco
Doctor Grenvil • Lorenzo Mazzucchelli
Giuseppe • Salvatore De Crescenzo
Flora’s Waiter • Giuseppe Scarico
A commissioner • Ville Lignell

Debut at Teatro di San Carlo
Artist of the Chorus
Accademia Teatro di San Carlo student
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of Teatro di San Carlo
Chorus Master • Andrés Màspero
Ballet Director • Clotilde Vayer