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La traviata

2005 132 min ★ 8.2 Music Drama

Violetta, a courtesan much wooed by Parisian society, organizes a grand party that is attended, amongst others, by the young Alfredo Germont. He confesses his feelings to Violetta, who is already suffering from consumption. She vacillates between genuine affection and a realistic assessment of her situation as a "fallen woman", which precludes any lasting relationship with a man. The Willy Decker production of La Traviata, recorded live at the Salzburger Festspiele in August, 2005. Anna Netrebko stars as Violetta Valéry, with Rolando Villazón as Alfredo Germont and Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont. Carlo Rizzi conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker.

Director: Brian Large Writer: Francesco Maria Piave

Cast

Anna Netrebko Anna Netrebko Violetta Valéry
Rolando Villazón Rolando Villazón Alfredo Germont
Helene Schneiderman Helene Schneiderman Flora Belvoix
Diane Pilcher Diane Pilcher Annina
Thomas Hampson Thomas Hampson Giorgio Germont
Salvatore Cordella Salvatore Cordella Gastone
Carlo Rizzi Carlo Rizzi Self - Conductor
Vienna Philharmonic Vienna Philharmonic Self - Orchestra
Wiener Staatsopernchor Wiener Staatsopernchor Self - Chorus