Live in HD at the Met: La Traviata 7 years old

Sonya Yoncheva shines in a brilliant Traviata at the Met

La Traviata’s sumptuous melodies and timeless depiction of doomed love have made the work a favorite of generations of operagoers. In his approach to this classic drama, director Willy Decker sets the action on a nearly bare stage, focusing the audience’s full attention on the three main characters. As Violetta, the ailing courtesan desperate to escape her past, soprano Sonya Yoncheva offers a fearless and sympathetic performance from beginning to end. American tenor Michael Fabiano sings with ardent longing as her devoted lover Alfredo, delivering emotionally wrought phrases and ringing top notes. Thomas Hampson brings a burnished baritone to Germont, Alfredo’s protective father whose stern demands spell disaster for the young couple. On the podium, maestro Nicola Luisotti leads an electric performance of Verdi’s unforgettable score.

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Live in HD at the Met: La Traviata Cast

Name	Character
James Courtney was 36, now 44 years old	as Doctor Grenvil
Thomas Hampson He was 61, now 69 years old	as Giorgio Germont

Live in HD at the Met: La Traviata Crew

Name	Department
Giuseppe Verdi as Original Music Composer. He was 203 (87) years old when He died	Sound
Matthew Diamond as Director. He was 65 (now 72) years old	Directing
Alexandre Dumas fils as Original Story. He was 192 (71) years old when He died	Writing
Francesco Maria Piave as Writer. He was 206 (65) years old when He died	Writing