The ROH Live: La Traviata (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, The ROH Live: La Traviata is a music film directed by Ross MacGibbon, running about 145 minutes. “Live from the Royal Opera House” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alfredo Germont and the courtesan Violetta Valéry fall in love at a party in Violetta's Paris salon. Alfredo is determined to cure Violetta of her tuberculosis, and the couple leave Paris and begin a contented life in the country. But Violetta's happiness is destroyed when Alfredo's father Giorgio Germont pays her a visit. Richard Eyre's stunning naturalistic production contrasts the superficial glamour of 19th-century Parisian high life with intimate scenes for Violetta with Alfredo and Giorgio Germont, culminating in the heart-breaking final act.
Who’s in it. The ROH Live: La Traviata stars Ermonela Jaho as Violetta Valéry, Plácido Domingo as Giorgio Germont, Charles Castronovo as Alfredo Germont and Catherine Carby as Annina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The ROH Live: La Traviata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The ROH Live: La Traviata page.
If you liked it. Fans of The ROH Live: La Traviata tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The ROH Live: La Traviata (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The ROH Live: La Traviata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The ROH Live: La Traviata worth watching?
- The ROH Live: La Traviata holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The ROH Live: La Traviata?
- The ROH Live: La Traviata stars Ermonela Jaho, Plácido Domingo, Charles Castronovo, Catherine Carby and Antonello Manacorda.
- When was The ROH Live: La Traviata released?
- The ROH Live: La Traviata was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.