La Traviata

From the moment the besotted Alfredo sings, “Love is the heartbeat of the universe, mysterious, unattainable, the torment and delight of my heart” we are swept into a portrait of love that is achingly intimate. Amongst the glittering chandeliers, masked guests and fountains of champagne is the seductive fragility of Violetta – the ultimate fallen woman, who is forced to sacrifice her happiness and abandon Alfredo, the only man she has ever loved, to save his family from ruin.

This lavish production stars American coloratura soprano Elizabeth Futral as Violetta Valéry, with New Zealander Phillip Rhodes as Giorgio Germont. Under the baton of NZ Opera’s Director of Music, Wyn Davies, this will be a night at the opera you won’t forget.

Whether you have yet to experience the seductive charms of this glittering score, or are returning to this masterpiece like a beloved old friend, you will delight in this fresh take on Verdi’s heartbreaking tale. Don’t just take our word for it. As the New Zealand Herald declared, “The magnificence of La traviata is not to be missed.”

Accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Featuring the Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

A co-production between New Zealand Opera, State Opera of South Australia and Opera Queensland.

CAST
VIOLETTA VALÉRY  Madeleine Pierard
GIORGIO GERMONT  Phillip Rhodes
FLORA BERVOIX  Rachelle Pike
ANNINA  Amanda Atlas
GASTONE  Andrew Glover
BARON DOUPHOL  Robert Tucker
DOCTOR GRENVIL  David Griffiths

CREATIVE TEAM
CONDUCTOR  Wyn Davies
DIRECTOR  Kate Cherry
RESTAGE DIRECTOR  Jacqueline Coats
PRODUCTION DESIGNER  Christina Smith
LIGHTING DESIGNER  Matt Scott

2016 Subscription tickets on sale now through the NZ Opera Box Office.
Phone 0800 NZOPERA (696 737) or visit www.nzopera.com to book online. 

2016 Single tickets sales open on 9 February 2016.