La Traviata presented at National Opera House

One of the most popular operas in the world – La Traviata – will be put on at the National Opera House in Chisinau on April 2, Info-Prim Neo reports, quoting a communiqué from the Opera House. Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata was set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It is based on La dame aux Camélias, a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The title "La Traviata" means literally The Fallen Woman. It was originally entitled Violetta, after the main character. La Traviata created an outrage with its sympathetic portrayal of Violetta, the ailing courtesan who is redeemed by love. When she learns of Alfredo's adoration for her, sickly Violetta hesitantly abandons a life of revelry to live with her lover, and the two are blissfully happy. But Alfredo's father warns Violetta that her scandalous past threatens his son's future and asks her to abandon her lover. A tormented Violetta agrees to return to her old ways, leaving Alfredo furious at her apparent betrayal. Overcome with grief, Violetta falls mortally ill, and Alfredo's father, taking pity on her, informs his son of her sacrifice. Alfredo rushes to Violetta's side, arriving in time for a rapturous deathbed duet. The famous arias will be performed by soprano Marina Radis, who will play the part of Violetta Valery, tenor Ion Timofti – Alfredo, and Emeritus Artist, baritone Boris Materinco - Germont. The orchestra will be conducted by Svetlana Popov. The performance starts at 6pm.