La traviata

by Giuseppe Verdi • October 8, 11, 14 & 16, 2016

Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata – the fallen woman- is a compelling tale of love, intrigue, money and power in 19th century France.

La traviata tells the heart wrenching story of courtesan Violetta Valéry, played by Pittsburgh favorite Danielle Pastin, last seen here in 2015’s Cosi fan tutte.

Like so many of Verdi’s works, La traviata explores grand themes through intimate family drama. Alfredo Germont – played by Cody Austin in his Pittsburgh Opera debut – wins Violetta’s love and his father’s displeasure. His father, going behind Alfredo’s back, coerces Violetta into breaking up with Alfredo because their relationship threatens his daughter’s engagement and his family’s reputation.

Violetta will not disclose his father’s role in their breakup, so Alfredo erroneously believes she loves someone else. He publicly denounces her, leaving them both grief-stricken. Will they reconcile before it’s too late?

From the rousing “Brindisi” drinking song to touching arias, La traviata’s singing and music are sure to delight.

Christian Capocaccia conducts the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Chas Rader-Shieber directs.

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Cody Austin, Danielle Pastin and the Pittsburgh Opera Chorus perform the fun and flirtatious 'Brindisi'. 

Courtesan Violetta Valéry (Danielle Pastin) raises a toast with her friends Gastone (Eric Ferring), Marquis d’Obigny (Andy Berry) and Flora (Leah de Gruyl). Photo via David Bachman.

Violetta (Danielle Pastin) is worried about what Giorgio Germont (Sebastian Catana) may ask of her. Photo via David Bachman.

Giorgio Germont (Sebastian Catana) comforts his son Alfredo (Cody Austin) who Violetta has forsaken. Photo via David Bachman.

Just another Saturday night at Flora’s place. Photo via David Bachman.

Alfredo (Cody Austin) denounces Violetta (Danielle Pastin). Photo via David Bachman.

Alfredo (Cody Austin) and Violetta (Danielle Pastin) reconcile and think about what might have been. Photo via David Bachman.

Alfredo (Cody Austin) holds Violetta (Danielle Pastin)’s now lifeless body. Photo via David Bachman.

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