She's dying, he's clueless, and the dresses are TO DIE FOR. Literally.
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Live showing of Verdi's Traviata with subsequent re-screenings Violetta, a Parisian courtesan suffering from tuberculosis, is throwing a party to celebrate her recovery. A young nobleman, Alfredo, plans to attend, and has long been in love with Violetta. Before long, Violetta has fallen for him as well, but Alfredo's father disapproves of their relationship. He convinces Violetta to leave Alfredo for the sake of his family's image, not realising how ill she really is. Richard Eyre's production of 'La Traviata' immerses the audience in the indulgence of 19th Century Paris, a vivid setting for Verdi's famous score.
Production
Richard Eyre's 1994 staging still slaps three decades later.
Costume
Bob Crowley's crimson velvet Act 1 gown — iconic.
Director
Richard Eyre
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Alexandre Dumas fils's novel about his real lover Marie Duplessis, who died at 23. Art imitates life imitates gossip.
Verdi fought the censors who demanded Violetta repent her 'sinful' life onstage. He refused. She dies unrepentant, drinking champagne.
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