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Experience Giuseppe Verdi’s immortal masterpiece, “La Traviata,” in one of the world’s most acclaimed productions at the legendary Teatro La Fenice in Venice. Amidst the magical hustle and bustle of Carnival, from February 8th to 17th, the tragic love story of the courtesan Violetta unfolds.
This timeless production by star director Robert Carsen, originally created for the theater’s reopening, captivates with a clean, modern aesthetic that focuses on the relentless conflict between societal pressure and personal happiness. Under the passionate musical direction of Stefano Ranzani, the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice bring Verdi’s emotional score to life. Internationally renowned soprano Rosa Feola embodies Violetta with breathtaking vocal brilliance and poignant dramatic power. At her side, tenor Stefan Pop shines as her ill-fated lover Alfredo, while baritone Roberto Frontali creates a character of impressive depth as his stern father, Germont.
This performance is more than just an opera; it is a symbiosis of brilliant music, profound theatre, and the unique atmosphere of Venice, the very city where “La Traviata” premiered in 1853. An unforgettable event that touches the heart and enchants the senses.
Teatro La Fenice
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Story and Background of La Traviata
Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” (The Fallen Woman) , which premiered in Venice in 1853, is based on the novel “La Dame aux Camélias” by Alexandre Dumas fils. The opera was scandalous at its premiere, as it was the first to portray the life of a courtesan, a woman on the fringes of society, as a tragic heroine on the main stage. The plot tells the story of Violetta Valéry, a famous Parisian courtesan suffering from tuberculosis. At one of her parties, she meets the young Alfredo Germont and falls in love with him. She gives up her luxurious life to live with him in a rural idyll. However, their happiness is shattered when Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont, appears. He demands that Violetta end the relationship, as her “scandalous” lifestyle jeopardizes his family’s reputation and his daughter’s future. Heartbroken, Violetta sacrifices her one true love and returns to Paris, leading to a painful public confrontation with the unsuspecting Alfredo. When he finally learns the truth about her sacrifice, he rushes to her side. But it is too late: he can only bid her farewell as she dies in his arms. The opera is a profoundly moving study of sacrifice, social hypocrisy, and a love that defies all odds.
Cast and Creative Team of La Traviata
Opera in three acts
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Teatro la Fenice Production
Teatro la Fenice Orchestra and Chorus
The Artists
Conductor • Stefano Ranzani
Staging • Robert Carsen
Chorus master • Alfonso Caiani
CAST
Violetta • Rosa Feola
Alfredo • Stefan Pop
Germont • Roberto Frontali
Annina • Barbara Massaro
Gastone • Paolo Antognetti
Barone Douphol • Armando Gabba
Marchese d’Obigny • William Corrò
Dottor Grenvil • Mattia Denti
Booking Process
Music trip to Venice for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the opera “La Traviata”. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro la Fenice on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Press “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with some hotels to choose from. Only after your decision, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
- Description of the Essential and Superior Package
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Performance Dates La Traviata
2026-02-08 ... 2026-02-17
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Operas, Ballets, Concerts of the Season 2026
At the Teatro La Fenice, Venice
