(c) stock.adobe.com La Traviata: Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2027
Verona, Arena di Verona
About the Event
2027 — Looking forward to next year's season — La Traviata at the Arena di Verona
Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, the globe’s most beloved and frequently performed opera, will come back at the 103rd Arena Festival. Same magic, fresh emotions: Violetta’s tale returns with a new production to captivate us once more.
La Traviata (ital.: The Fallen Woman) is a three‐act opera by Verdi based on Alexandre Duma’s novel 'The Lady with the Camellias' (1852). An opera about 'a woman of pleasure' was something novel in the1850’s due to both subject and setting. The events described are set in Verdi’s era, though directors often choose to update the action to another period. 'La Traviata' is one of the most frequently staged operas in the world.
Act 1
A lively party in the salon of Violetta, Paris' most popular courtesan. A young man, Alfredo Germont, joins the party, and is persuaded to sing a drinking song. Alfredo has adored Violetta from afar, and uses this opportunity to express his feelings for her. Violetta believes that true loveis not for her, because of her occupation, but she is confused by Alfredo’s pure mind and honest love.
Act 2
Violetta and Alfredo have left fashionable society, and live peacefully outside Paris. When Alfredo is away, Violetta unexpectedly receives a visit from Alfredo’s father. Germont senior puts pressure on Violetta to break up with Alfredo, because her reputation jeopardises the marriage plans of his daughter. Violetta is filled with sorrow and guilt, and leaves their home without telling Alfredo the truth. Alfredo, unaware of his father's visit, rages at Violetta's faithlessness.
Violetta returns to Paris society, accompanied by a former patron, the Baron. Alfredo pursues her, and hurls accusations and insults at Violetta in front of the assembled guests.
Act 3
A few months later, Violetta is seriously ill, with death fast approaching. Alfredo rushes to her bedside, finally having been told the truth by his father. Alfredo begs Violetta for her forgiveness. They plan a joyful future together, but Violetta breathes her last as she remembers the time she spent with Alfredo.
Practical Information
Included are:
- Ticket to the opera performance in the chosen category
- One month's free access to a premium classical music streaming service
- self‐guided audio tour of Verona in English
Book now to take advantage of Early Bird Specials! Tickets for Italy's famous summer opera festival available at attractive early bird prices for bookings made before November 4. Get your ticket for this unique opera performance today!
Premiere events and the categories Poltronissima Platinum and Gold are excluded from the offer.
Program
- Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata
Cast / Production
to be announced
Arena di Verona
The Arena di Verona is the third largest Roman amphitheatre still standing. Built around 30 AD, the Arena is also among the best-preserved amphitheatres of the period. Its gigantic dimensions (140 meters long and 100 meters wide), and seating for over 30,000 spectators, ensure it dominates the northern part of Piazza Bra. Excellent acoustics and a fabulous location make it an ideal venue for large-scale opera performances. The monument was re-established as a theatre during the Renaissance, and in 1913 the tradition of opera at the Arena di Verona began with a production of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Aida'.
Address
Arena di Verona, Piazza Bra 28, Verona, Italy — Google Maps
