(2014, 174 minutes)
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Presented by the Opera de Paris in the way Verdi envisioned. The beautiful courtesan Violetta falls in love with her admirer, Alfredo—only to be ripped apart by duty and destiny. Starring the incom- parable Diana Damrau with Francesco Demuro and Ludovic Tezier.
“Musically, Ms. Damrau is in outstanding form and demonstrates a range of vocal colors to fit every facet of the role.” —The New York Times
Opera on Screen
In collaboration with Rising Alternative, the Morgan presents a series of stunning high-definition operas from leading European houses. Watch the drama of opera come to life on the big screen in these Sunday matinee screenings. All films are presented with English subtitles.
Francesco Demuro and Diana Damrau in “La Traviata.” Photography by Elisa Haberer.