The bittersweet epic

The basis for both Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge, Verdi's La Traviata is a romantic tragedy we can't get enough of. While it may have caused controversy upon its debut, the opera is one of the composer's most celebrated works, praised for its emotional depth and exquisite, bittersweet beauty. Don't miss this stunning production from Opera Carolina, on stage this spring.

What is the story?

Verdi's heroine is Violetta, the 'fallen woman' of the title, a glamorous Parisian courtesan that lives for earthly pleasures until she finds something lacking in her manicured life. Her heart's fires are stoked when she meets Alfredo, but the young lover's happiness is not to be long-lived when Violetta gives up her love for the sake of his family and their reputation.