General Information
Performances
The NBR New Zealand Opera presents The Genesis Energy Spring Season of La Traviata (The Woman Gone Astray) by Verdi. The libretto is by Francesco Maria Piave, after the play 'La dame aux camelias' by Alexandre Dumas the younger. La Traviata an opera in three acts, was first performed in Teatro La Fenice, Venice, 6 March,1853.
This production of La Traviata was originally created for the Canadian Opera Company. The NBR NZ Opera's La Traviata is sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Auckland - ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre: The Edge®
Thursday 15 September, 7.30pm
Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm
Monday 19 September, 11.30am
Wednesday 21 September, 7.30pm
Saturday 24 September, 7.30pm
Wellington - Westpac St James Theatre
Saturday 8 October, 7.30pm
Tuesday 11 October, 6.00pm
Thursday 13 October, 7.30pm
Saturday 15 October, 7.30pm
| Creative Team |
| Conductor |
Julian Smith |
| Director |
Dmitry Bertman |
| Designer |
Igor Nezhny |
| Costume Designer |
Tatiana Tulubieva |
| Lighting Designer |
Bonnie Beecher |
| Cast |
| Violetta Valery |
Elvira Fatykhova |
| Alfredo Germont |
Rafael Davila |
| Giorgio Germont |
Rodney Macann |
| Marchese d'Obigny |
Richard Green |
| Flora Bervoix |
Zan McKendree Wright |
| Doctor Grenvil |
David Griffiths (Auckland) |
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Roger Wilson (Wellington) |
| Annina |
Rebecca Crabtree |
| Baron Douphol |
Malcolm Ede |
With the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus, accompanied by the Auckland Philharmonia and the NGC Wellington Sinfonia. top
About the Opera
Set in 18th century Paris, The NBR NZ Opera's La Traviata, tells of the courtesan Violetta and her lover Alfredo, living together in a liaison that affronts polite society. After succumbing to pressure from her father, Violetta ends their relationship, and when the vengeful Alfredo realises her sacrifice, it may be too late.
Its romantic subject, its deliciously tuneful score, its intimacy (this is Verdi's smallest canvas) and its agreeable length have all helped to make this a perennial favourite, although its first performance was not a success. The last of Verdi's three great operas of the middle period, following Rigoletto and Il Trovatore.
There are a number of good websites with information on La Traviata. Using your favourite search engine(s), locate a few. Try to choose websites which offer different or a range of new information. top
Opera Etiquette
If you are new to opera you are likely to be unsure about what to do and when to do it, while attending a performance. It is helpful to understand the conventions that have been introduced over the years and the reasons for them. This makes the experience more enjoyable for everyone attending a live performance. The audience is important to the success of the opera. Without it there would be no performance.
The main rule is to follow the behaviour of more experienced opera-goers (but do have fun!)
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Disclaimer
The views and interpretation of this opera are the views of Proed (Professional Education Services Ltd.) and are put forward as a suggested guide and teaching resource. Proed Services Ltd. is an educational consultancy designed to assist teachers and is operated by experienced teachers. top
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