Verdi’s touching opera ‘La Traviata’ (‘The Fallen Woman’) will be produced February 2 & 4. The high-priced courtesan Violetta Valery has made Paris her playground and although she has many well-heeled admirers, she has never truly found love. All of that changes when she meets the young and impetuous Alfredo, who convinces the skeptical Violetta that his love for her is pure and true. When Violetta allows herself to follow her heart, the strict but hypocritical rules of 19th century society force them apart. A short-lived final reunion between the two lovers showcases Verdi’s immense skill as a composer and dramatist. Raquel Gonzalez, who stunned audiences last season as Tatiana in ‘Eugene Onegin,’ will make her role debut as the ill-fated Violetta. Baritone Todd Thomas (‘Rigoletto’) returns as Alfredo’s disapproving but ultimately tender-hearted father Germont. Christian Capocaccia conducts, with stage direction by Kathleen Stakenas. Opera newcomers will recognize the plot of ‘La Traviata’ from the Baz Luhrmann movie-musical it inspired: ‘Moulin Rouge.’
Crouse-Hinds Theater at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center
Friday, February 2, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
All attendees are invited to attend a free conductor's pre-talk one hour prior to each performance.
Christian Capocaccia, Conductor |
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Tristan Rais-Sherman, Assistant Conductor |
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Kathleen Stakenas, Director |
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Raquel Gonzalez, Violetta |
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Mackenzie Whitney, Alfredo |
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Todd Thomas, Germont |
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Brooke Larimer, Flora |
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Danan Tsan, Annina |
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Tallon Larham, Gastone |
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Bruce Paulsen, Grenvil |
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Easton Clark, Marchese |
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Jake Goz, Giuseppe |
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Adam Fine, Baron |
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Symphoria, Orchestra |
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Syracuse Opera Chorus, Ensemble |