La Traviata - The Met
Synopsis
James Levine leads a remarkable cast in one of Verdi’s most enduringly popular operas and brings fresh insights to this beloved score. Ileana Cotrubas is poignant and touching as Violetta, the consumptive courtesan who finds true love with Alfredo, sung with style and passion by the great Plácido Domingo. Cornell MacNeil is Germont, Alfredo’s father, who forces the two apart, setting in motion events that lead to a shattering and tragic conclusion. Colin Graham’s production features design by Tanya Moiseiwitsch and choreography by Zachary Solov.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- La Traviata - The Met
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Michael Bronson, Clemente D'Alessio
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Brian Large
Director
Colin Graham
Production Design
Clemente D'Alessio
Producer
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What is La Traviata - The Met about?
James Levine leads a remarkable cast in one of Verdi’s most enduringly popular operas and brings fresh insights to this beloved score. Ileana Cotrubas is poignant and touching as Violetta, the consumptive courtesan who finds true love with Alfredo, sung with style and passion by the great Plácido Domingo. Cornell MacNeil is Germont, Alfredo’s father, who forces the two apart, setting in motion events that lead to a shattering and tragic conclusion. Colin Graham’s production features design by Tanya Moiseiwitsch and choreography by Zachary Solov.
Who directed La Traviata - The Met?
La Traviata - The Met was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in La Traviata - The Met?
The principal cast of La Traviata - The Met includes Ileana Cotrubas, Plácido Domingo, Cornell MacNeil, Ariel Bybee, Geraldine Decker.
When was La Traviata - The Met released and how long is it?
La Traviata - The Met was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for La Traviata - The Met?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Traviata - The Met was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.