Picture : La Traviata in a performance of HONG KONG OPERA, 2005.
We love Opera !
“La traviata” is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It is based on the novel “La dame aux Camélias” by Alexandre Dumas, fils, published in 1848. The title "La Traviata" means literally “The Woman Who Strayed”.
Verdi's eternally popular opera is about a conflicted courtesan ( Violeta Valery, prima dona soprano), her devoted lover ( Alfredo, primo tenore) and the hard-edged world of Violetta, where normal emotions do not exist. The excesses and excitements, of living for the moment is why her relationship with Alfredo is full of turbulence.
Piave and Verdi wanted to follow Dumas in giving the opera a contemporary setting, but the authorities at the Theatres insisted that it be set in the past. It was not until the 1880s that the composer's and librettist's original wishes were carried out and "realistic" productions were staged.
LA TRAVIATA is a true work of art, a mysteriously beautiful. If one considers the love stories of all times, beside the undeniable classics this one was provided with something special and timeless: glorious music.
Activity : We love Opera !
Opera : La Traviata
Opera sung in Italian with subtitles in Spanish.
In a performance of Buenos Aires Lyrica
Date : Friday March 27 th , 8 PM
Venue: Teatro Avenida,
Av. De Mayo 1220. Buenos Aires.
Tickets from $ 25 .- (Overparadiso)
At the Theatre or www.plateanet.com
An as always we are having a dinner together after the conclusion of the opera.
RSVP : Beatriz Acosta ( beatrizacosta@lycos.com)
No comments:
Post a Comment