La Traviata at Château de Fontainebleau: Opéra en Plein Air
About the Event
Experience opera under the stars at one of the most beautiful locations in France. Opéra en Plein Air presents Verdi's "La Traviata" in a production staged by the iconic Arielle Dombasle.
Set in Paris of the 1850's, "La Traviata" is the tragic story of the ailing courtesan, Violetta, who finds sincere love, but abandons it to save her beloved nobleman, Alfredo from scandal. The opera includes some of Verdi's most well‐known and moving arias and duets.
Music director: Jacques Blanc
Stage director: Arielle Dombasle
Set & costume design: Vincent Darré
Gabrielle Philiponet: Violetta Valéry
Paolo Ruggiero: Alfredo Germont
Cast TBA
Location
World Heritage Site, the spectacular Château de Fontainebleau has been an important site for French history for over eight hundred years. Visitors can appreciate the enormous expanse of gardens, or enter the castle and explore the galleries of art, furniture, and artifacts.
Opening hours
Castle: open daily 9:30 to 6:00 pm (last entrance 5:15 pm) Admission is not included in the opera ticket price.
Courtyard and gardens: open daily 9 am to 7 pm
Park: open daily, free admission
Accessible for people with disabilities.
Practical Information
Special information only for VIP ticket holders.
VIP schedule:
7:30‐8:45 pm: Cocktail party in the exclusive reception area
8:45 pm: Performance begins
VIP category includes:
- VIP seats in the Carré d'Or section
- Cocktail party with sweet and savory finger food and unlimited champagne
- Official program book and souvenir blanket
