Verdi's Tragic Masterpiece

Florentine Opera, backed by the grand and unmistakeable sound of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, stunningly tackles Verdi's towering La Traviata this season! First performed in 1853, La Traviata can be said to be Verdi's most intimate work, drawing on the social issues that were contemporary to him at the time, and is now the most performed opera in the world. Don't miss this stunning staging conducted by Kensho Watanabe and directed by Katherine M. Carter!

What Is The Story?

La Traviata is a timeless yet tragic love story, exploring the suffocating constraints of polite society. The plot centers on the beautiful courtesan Violetta Valery, who sacrifices her reputation and wealth when she decides to move from Paris to the countryside with her lover Alfredo. But this is an era which does not look kindly upon such earnest pursuits of love and happiness, and tragic consequences are sure to follow close behind.