The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata (2017): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2017, The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata is a musik film directed by Matthew Diamond, running about 141 minutes. “Sonya Yoncheva shines in a brilliant Traviata at the Met” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. La Traviata’s sumptuous melodies and timeless depiction of doomed love have made the work a favorite of generations of operagoers. In his approach to this classic drama, director Willy Decker sets the action on a nearly bare stage, focusing the audience’s full attention on the three main characters. As Violetta, the ailing courtesan desperate to escape her past, soprano Sonya Yoncheva offers a fearless and sympathetic performance from beginning to end. American tenor Michael Fabiano sings with ardent longing as her devoted lover Alfredo, delivering emotionally wrought phrases and ringing top notes. Thomas Hampson brings a burnished baritone to Germont, Alfredo’s protective father whose stern demands spell disaster for the young couple. On the podium, maestro Nicola Luisotti leads an electric performance of Verdi’s unforgettable score.

Who’s in it. The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata stars Sonya Yoncheva as Violetta Valéry, Michael Fabiano as Alfredo Germont, Thomas Hampson as Giorgio Germont and Jane Bunnell as Annina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata page.

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