I Virtuosi dell'opera di Roma: La Traviata in San Paolo Entro le Mura

Rome, Chiesa di S. Paolo entro le Mura — Sala 1

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€ 55

About the Event

Enjoy Verdi's La Traviata! The libretto by Francesco Maria Piave is based on the novel and play 'La Dame aux Camelias' by Alexandre Dumas' son. The much loved opera in three acts was first performed 6th March 1853 at the Teatro La Fenice, Venice.

After the highly successful premiere of Rigoletto at La Fenice in March 1851, Verdi was commissioned to deliver an opera for that house, to be performed in March 1853. He spent some time in Paris during the winter of 1851/52 and there he saw a daring new play by Alexandre Dumas: 'La Dame aux Camelias'. However, Verdi did not decide on this subject right away. The theatre forced Verdi to abandon the contemporary setting and relocate the action back to the year 1700. This rankled Verdi enormously, but he accepted, relieved that the libretto had passed the censor quite quickly and with less trouble than he was used to encountering in Venice.

It would almost seem that the hallmark of some of the most successful and well‐loved operas is a less than favorable — even disastrous — reception of the premiere. This was the case for 'La Traviata' when it was first performed at La Fenice. It was an unmitigated fiasco. But: Exactly 14 months later on 6th May 1854, again in Venice, at the Teatro San Benedetto it was an overwhelming success.

Practical Information

Reduced price applies to people under 18 years old, students under 27 years old, military, people with Roma Pass.

Please note:
Tickets in reduced price categories will only be accepted at the theater, if they are presented together with valid identification.

Program

Verdi, Giuseppe – La Traviata

Program is subject to change

Cast / Production

Director: Marina Tiberi
Costumes and Scenes: Musica&Musica
Choir master: Lorenzo Scaccia
Artistic production: Musica in Scena

Customer Reviews

4.1 of 5

Busi P, South Africa

Jan 2020

I enjoyed the show, beautiful show
Tony B, United Kingdom

Dec 2019

The height of the ceiling made it difficult for the singers to project their voices. They could have done with a microphoned sound system. Otherwise good — very professional — except that the lead soprano tended sometimes to scream her top notes.
Bobbi Jo N, USA

Mar 2019

Loved it!
Sigrid S, Deutschland

Mar 2019

Es war ein gelungener Abend mit schönen Stimmen. Verdi verträgt eine minimalistische Orchestrierung und den Verzicht auf ein Bühnenbild. Die Musiker und das Ambiente der Kirche machen alles wett.
Andrew S, United Kingdom

Feb 2019

The venue was spectacular, when the performance started, we were amazed by the acoustics. Musicians and performers were excellent, and overall we were delighted with the experience. We would attend another performance and would recommend others to enjoy this experience.
Maki S, 日本

Feb 2019

会場の雰囲気、またスタッフの方が対応がとても良かったです。編曲、抜粋もうまいと思いました。
Peter M, Norway

Feb 2019

A good performance. The singers/aktors should be more elevated for the audiensen to see them better
Stephen M, United Kingdom

Feb 2019

What an excellent event, the performance was fantastic, the venue was brilliant and atmosphere very personnel.
Pedro G, Colombia

Feb 2019

Great opera in a very nice space.
Nigel B, Spain

Dec 2018

Very nice evening. My only complaint would be that in the back seats it was a little bit difficult to see if you weren’t sitting on the aisle
INNA R, Казахстан

Nov 2018

В стенах Собора Травиата звучит особенно убедительно. Впечатляет. Волнует. Голоса фантастические. Исполнение замечательное.
Jenny P, United Kingdom

Nov 2018

A present for my mum's birthday! She absolutely loved it.
Yuriy Y, USA

Nov 2018

Young aspiring singers did they best and succeeded!