The curtain goes up on a glamorous Parisian salon. Champagne is flowing as they sing the famous Brindisi drinking song. You might be forgiven for thinking you have travelled back in time, so lavish are the sets and period costumes.
Verdi's La traviata is one of the world's most adored and frequently performed operas. The heart-breaking tale of the beautiful courtesan asked to give up the love of her life for the sake of his reputation has been told many times (remember Pretty Woman), but never so movingly as with Verdi’s sweeping music.
This limited season stars soprano Emma Matthews, who famously performed the role on Sydney Harbour last year.
