Manitoba Opera

Passion and Heartbreak

Synopsis

In this classic tragedy of selfless devotion and ultimate sacrifice, the wealthy Alfredo and the ill-fated heroine, Violetta find true love, only to be separated by family, society and finally, death.

Verdi’s original brilliant, romantic music is brimming over with memorable melodies that will have you singing all the way home!

Music

Giuseppe Verdi

Libretto

Francesco Maria Piave based on the Alexandre Dumas’s play, La Dame aux Camélias

Performed at the Centennial Concert Hall.

Sung in Italian with projected English translations