Organization

Jessica Cottis

Paul Fitzsimon

Opera Australia

Opera Queensland

State Opera of South Australia

West Australian Opera

Conductor

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

Opera Australia Chorus

Opera Australia Orchestra

Italian

La traviata

Sydney City

Australia

Sydney Opera House

Joan Sutherland Theatre

La traviata Verdi

Private

Public

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.

La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, From (2024/2024), Directed by Sarah Giles,, Conductor Jessica Cottis, Paul Fitzsimon

Credits (Cast & Crew)

Opera Australia

Jessica Cottis

Paul Fitzsimon

Sarah Giles

Cast

Samantha Clarke

Sophie Salvesani

Kang Wang

Tomas Dalton

Phillip Rhodes

Luke Gabbedy

Angela Hogan

Virgilio Marino

Richard Anderson

Andrew Moran

Shane Lowrencev

Petah Cavallaro

Jin Tea Kim

Jonathan McCauley

Malcolm Ede

Crew

Charles Davis

Paul Jackson

Charles Davis

Ensemble

Opera Australia Chorus

Opera Australia Orchestra

Co-Producer

Opera Queensland

State Opera of South Australia

West Australian Opera

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