GIUSEPPE VERDI
LA TRAVIATA
7, 9, 14, 16 MAY LYRIC THEATRE QPAC
Rising star Emma Pearson sings the role
of Violetta, a coveted courtesan trapped
in a life of pleasure for payment. When she
unexpectedly falls in love with Alfredo (Aldo
Di Toro) their brief affair soars, only to be torn
apart and ultimately end in Violetta’s death.
Boasting some of opera’s most adored arias
and stirring choruses, La traviata is this season’s
classic opera highlight. Come in the mood for
champagne, but bring tissues for the ending…
Sumptuous staging, twinkling chandeliers,
champagne-fuelled parties and costumes that would
make Dior envious bring the extravagant characters
and setting of high society Paris to vivid life.
Tickets $90 - $175
Kate Cherry’s acclaimed production brings together
some of Australia’s finest international artists
including celebrated baritone Jonathan Summers,
with Maestro Johannes Fritzsch conducting the
combined forces of the Queensland Symphony
Orchestra and the Opera Queensland Chorus.
La traviata is limited to four performances only,
so book early for the best seats in the house.
Love, passion, an overprotective father and a life
cut short are the ingredients in La traviata,
Verdi’s greatest romantic tragedy.
Sung in Italian with projected English translations.
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including an interval.
La traviata is a co-production between New Zealand Opera,
State Opera of South Australia and Opera Queensland.
Image by Stephanie Do Rozario