La Traviata, one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most beloved operas, premiered at La Fenice in Venice on March 6, 1853. Based on Alexandre Dumas fils’ novel La Dame aux Camélias, the opera presents a searing portrait of love and sacrifice in Parisian society. With a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, Verdi created a poignant musical drama… Continue reading La Traviata (Verdi)
