The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata
Synopsis
Willy Decker’s stunning production of Verdi’s unforgettable drama stars the riveting singing actress Natalie Dessay as Violetta. Exhausted by her restless life as a courtesan, Violetta knows she will die soon. But then she meets the young and idealistic Alfredo (Matthew Polenzani), who offers her true love—with tragic consequences. Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s stern father, and Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave, Alexandre Dumas fils
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Maria Piave, Alexandre Dumas fils
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Willy Decker
Production Design
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata about?
Willy Decker’s stunning production of Verdi’s unforgettable drama stars the riveting singing actress Natalie Dessay as Violetta. Exhausted by her restless life as a courtesan, Violetta knows she will die soon. But then she meets the young and idealistic Alfredo (Matthew Polenzani), who offers her true love—with tragic consequences. Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s stern father, and Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata?
The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata includes Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Natalie Dessay, Matthew Polenzani.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.