Lesley Alabaf
La Traviata
La Traviata (the fallen woman) tells the moving story of how a beautiful but doomed courtesan, Violetta, in the Paris of 1850, finds true love but then has to sacrifice her real happiness for the sake of her lover’s reputation. This intimate opera was considered very risqué at the time but, through its instantly recognizable arias and the tense emotionality of the music, has continued to be one of the most frequently performed operas through to today.
Musical Director: Riccardo Serenelli
Tickets: £20 and £16 (for concessions) from 0333 1212 300 or online at www.langdondowncentre.org.uk