The read
It runs long at 2h 35m.
Synopsis
One of his most sublime compositions, Verdi’s ode to love and sacrifice is adored the world over. Cutting-edge director and designer Dmitri Tcherniakov’s captivating production is set in the present day. German soprano Diana Damrau is matchless in the role of the tragic Violetta Valéry. Alongside her, the tenor Piotr Beczala as Alfredo and Željko Lučić as Germont, his valiant father, beg for her pardon. Daniele Gatti conducts.
Ratings
TMDB6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Giuseppe VerdiOriginal Music Composer
- Dmitri TcherniakovDirector
- Francesco Maria PiaveWriter
Cast
- Diana DamrauVioletta Valéry
- Piotr BeczałaAlfredo Germont
- Giuseppina PiuntiFlora Bervoix
- Roberto AccursoBaron Douphol
- Željko LučićGiorgio Germont
- Mara ZampieriAnnina
- Antonio CorianoGaston
- Andrea PortaMarquis d'Obigny
- Andrea MastroniDr. Grenvil
- Nicola PamioGiuseppe, serviteur de Violetta
- Ernesto PanarielloCommissionario
- Ernesto PettiDomestico
Stills
Themes
opera live performancemusicteatro alla scala