The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata (2017)
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.
Cast
- Sonya Yoncheva - Violetta Valéry
- Michael Fabiano - Alfredo Germont
- Thomas Hampson - Giorgio Germont
- Jane Bunnell - Annina
- James Courtney - Doctor Grenvil
- Isabel Leonard - Self - Host
- Dwayne Croft - Baron Douphol
- Jeff Mattsey - Marquis d'Obigny
- Rebecca Jo Loeb - Flora Bervoix
- Scott Scully - Gastone, Vicomte de Letorières
Screenplay
- Alexandre Dumas fils (Original Story)
- Francesco Maria Piave
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata was directed by Matthew Diamond.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata stars Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano, Thomas Hampson, Jane Bunnell, James Courtney, Isabel Leonard.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata was produced in United States of America.