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La Traviata (Royal Opera House)
La Traviata, one of the most popular operas in the canon, was written in record time: letters from 1853 indicate that Giuseppe Verdi completed it in well under two months. The opera is based on the play "La dame aux camellias" by Alexandre Dumas
The title, which means "The fallen woman," refers to the heroine, Violetta Valery, a courtesan in 19th century France. The role of Violetta is considered one of the most challenging (if not most feared!) in the soprano repertoire. The score requires a vast range of vocal pyrotechnics from the performer, and also sheer endurance Violetta is onstage for nearly the entire opera. This production stars the celebrated American soprano Renée Fleming, alongside tenor Joseph Calleja and bass Thomas Hampson all audience favorites.
September 17-18 at 10:00 am,
September 21 at 7:30 pm
Conducted by Antonio Pappano
Directed by Richard Eyre
Starring Renée Fleming
Sung in Italian with English subtitles
2 hrs 16 mins plus one intermission
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LocationBalboa Theatre
3630 Balboa St. @37th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
United States
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