This new production takes a fresh look at Verdi’s deeply moving and ever-popular tale of a love denied. Set in 1950s Paris – a stylish world on the cusp of modernity but where a woman pushing the boundaries is still a step too far. Director Annilese Miskimmon (newly-appointed Artistic Director of Danish National Opera) gets to the heart of the story in a production that centres on the passionate but turbulent relationships at its core. Read more …
Violetta, a famed escort, leads a seemingly charmed existence amidst the cream of Paris society. But, in fragile health, she is tired of living an empty life and when Alfredo introduces himself she finally sees a way out of her tawdry lifestyle. Deeply in love, all is blissful contentment until some home truths convince her to leave Alfredo and head back into the arms of another…
The sheer concentration of drama makes La traviata the perfect piece to present in intimate settings, and Verdi’s music encompasses an astonishing range of moods and emotions, from Alfredo’s fresh-faced charms to Violetta’s vivid effervescence, which is perfectly captured in ‘Sempre libera’, a vocal showpiece to rival any other. Touring 25 venues across Scotland this Autumn with piano-accompaniment, La traviata returns in March 2013 for 8 chamber orchestra-accompanied performances – part of our biggest ever tour of Scotland, and a major part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.
ONE of the great unanswered questions of life is why do human beings start to go downhill when they reach fifty (well, some of us did!), whereas Scottish Opera at the same age is going from strength to strength.
Scottish Opera's La Traviata
Opera hits the high road
La Traviata: Scottish Opera singers tell the story
On Tour, from Thursday September 20, 2012, until Saturday November 24, 2012.
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