Verdi - La Traviata

Verdi - La Traviata

A beautiful rendition of Verdi’s masterpiece La Traviata, right in front of St John’s Cathedral in the historic city centre of ‘s-Hertogenbosch. In a casual atmosphere, a Parade square filled to the brim enjoys a pleasant summer’s eve with the best that opera has on offer. The courtesan Violetta Valéry falls in love with Alfredo Germont. She decides to let go of her indifferent life in mundane Paris and trade it for a quieter life in the countryside. Alfredo’s father Giorgio demands Violetta break off the scandalous relationship with his son, as it imperils the pending wedding of Alfredo’s sister. Violetta, who knows she suffers of consumption, fears that the separation will be her death. Yet, she agrees with Giorgio’s wish and returns to her former protector, the baron Douphol. At a party, the desperate Alfredo insults Violetta in public. The baron challenges him to a duel. Finally, Giorgo Germont tells his son of Violetta’s sacrifice. Alfredo rushes to her sickbed and just moments before Violleta dies, the two lovers are briefly reunited.