Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Royal Opera Chorus

Verdi’s tragic tale of a Parisian courtesan who sacrifices all for love is vividly told in Richard Eyre’s production.

Plot description contains spoilers:

Alfredo and the courtesan Violetta fall passionately in love. But Alfredo’s father Giorgio disapproves of their relationship.

Giorgio convinces Violetta that she must leave Alfredo, for the family’s sake – not realizing that Violetta is very ill. Alfredo, distraught, believing that Violetta has left him out of self-interest, is enraged. When Violetta is on her deathbed Giorgio understands the extent her sacrifice. He confesses all to Alfredo, who is with Violetta as she dies.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

About 3 hours 10 minutes | Including two intervals. Act One will last for about 35 minutes followed by a 30 minute interval. Act Two will last for about 1 hour 5 minutes, followed by a 25 minute interval. Act Three will last for about 35 minutes.