THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA TRAVIATA LIVE
Opening on 04/14/2012
Rated:
PG
Running Time:
3hr 14min Genre:
LIVE Opera
Directed By:
Giuseppe Verdi
Starring:
Natalie Dessay, Matthew Polenzani, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Conductor Fabio Luisi
Plot Synopsis:
A story of doomed love in 1840s Paris. Violetta, who is the mistress of a wealthy baron, hosts a lavish party to celebrate her improved health after a bout with tuberculosis. There she meets Alfredo and becomes smitten with him as he, she, and the guests join in the famous "Drinking Song." Violetta leaves the baron, and she and Alfredo move into a secluded country villa together, where they live happily for a while. But unknown to Alfredo, his father convinces Violetta that continuing her relationship with Alfredo will prevent Alfredo's sister from making a good marriage. With great sadness, Violetta decides that she must not only break permanently with Alfredo, she must keep him at a distance by returning to the baron. Misunderstanding her motives, Alfredo goes into a jealous rage that leads to tragic consequences.
