Name: La Traviata
Start: 2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-03-16T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Sydney Opera House

Organization

Opera Australia

Opera Queensland

State Opera of South Australia

West Australian Opera

Conductor

Jessica Cottis

Paul Fitzsimon

Stage director

Sarah Giles

Set designer

Charles Davis

Lighting designer

Paul Jackson

Costume designer

Singer

Soprano

Samantha Clarke

Violetta Valery

Sophie Salvesani

Tenor

Kang Wang

Alfred Germont

Tomas Dalton

Baritone

Phillip Rhodes

George Germont

Luke Gabbedy

Angela Hogan

Flora Bervoix

Virgilio Marino

Gaston

Richard Anderson

The Baron Douphol

Bass

Andrew Moran

The Marquis of Obigny

Shane Lowrencev

The doctor Grenvil

Mezzo-soprano

Petah Cavallaro

Annina

Jin Tea Kim

Giuseppe

Jonathan McCauley

Commissioner

Malcolm Ede

Flora's Servant

Others

Opera Australia Chorus

Orchestra

Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra

Revival choreographer

Allie Graham

Ballet

Opera Australia Dancers

Italian

La Traviata -  (La traviata)

Sydney City

Australia

Sydney Opera House

Joan Sutherland Theatre

La traviata Verdi

Private

Public

La traviata

English

Approved

Glamour, riches and a tragic secret: La Traviata is the story of a courtesan falling in love. Classic opera with stunning costumes, outstanding music and a f...

“What should I do? Plunge into the vortex of pleasure and drown there?” – Violetta
Violetta is a coveted courtesan, the toast of Paris, desired by many. When she meets the ardent Alfredo, her life changes forever and she longs to break free of her past. But can she? Who is this woman beyond the sparkling salon? This fresh production of an opera classic invites new questions.

From the vivacious chorus of the famous ‘Brindisi’ to Violetta’s soaring ‘Sempre libera’ and the breathless notes at the opera’s tragic end, Verdi’s music for La Traviata is a thrilling, emotional experience.

This new production has been called “an absolute triumph” (The AU Review). Director Sarah Giles brings Violetta’s inner world centre stage in a glittering production that shows the heartache behind the glamour is but a heartbeat away.

Charles Davis’ set design highlights Violetta’s private turmoil, even in the midst of spectacular crowd scenes. His stunning gowns reflect the silhouettes of the Victorian era, with all the fun of 20th century couture.

This La Traviata brings home Australians currently dazzling on the international stage. Conductor Jessica Cottis makes her Opera Australia debut with an exciting cast. Soprano Samantha Clarke returns to sing the title role, tenor Kang Wang is back to thrill Australian audiences as Alfredo and New Zealand baritone Phillip Rhodes makes his Opera Australia debut as Giorgio Germont.

Cast & Creative
CONDUCTOR
Jessica Cottis
(2 Jan–3 Feb)
Paul Fitzsimon
(10 Feb–16 Mar)
DIRECTOR
Sarah Giles
SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER
Charles Davis
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Paul Jackson
REVIVAL CHOREOGRAPHER
Allie Graham
INTIMACY COORDINATOR
Michelle Miall
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Danielle Maas
VIOLETTA VALÉRY
Samantha Clarke
(2 Jan–10 Feb)
Sophie Salvesani
(22 Feb–16 Mar)
ALFREDO GERMONT
Kang Wang
(2 Jan–10 Feb)
Tomas Dalton
(22 Feb–16 Mar)
GIORGIO GERMONT
Phillip Rhodes
(2 Jan–10 Feb)
Luke Gabbedy
(22 Feb–16 Mar)
FLORA BERVOIX
Angela Hogan
GASTONE
Virgilio Marino
BARON DOUPHOL
Richard Anderson
MARQUIS D’OBIGNY
Andrew Moran
DOCTOR GRENVIL
Shane Lowrencev
ANNINA
Petah Cavallaro
GIUSEPPE
Jin Tea Kim
MESSENGER
Jonathan McCauley
SERVANT
Malcolm Ede
Opera Australia Dancers
Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Chorus

La traviata by Verdi, Sat 24 Feb 2024, From (2024/2024), Directed by Sarah Giles,, Conductor Jessica Cottis, Paul Fitzsimon, Sydney Opera House, Sydney City, Australia

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