Opera San Jose presents Verdi's La traviata

Venue: California Theatre
Date: Sat February 11, 2012 8:00pm
City: San Jose
Price Range: $51 to $101
Tickets: 408-437-4450

Opera San José

Violetta Valéry is a famed courtesan, glamorous, yet fragile. It is 1889 Paris and the celebrated beauty has thrown a lavish party where she meets the young admirer Alfredo Germont. He has long loved her, and she is so taken with his sincerity that she abandons her life of luxury and retreats to the country to be with him. But when met with the disapproving eye of Alfredo’s father, Violetta regrettably agrees to end the affair and go back to Paris. A jealous Alfredo denounces her, but when he learns of her sacrifice he returns to beg her forgiveness, only to discover she has but moments to live.

Verdi’s romantic tragedy La traviata is overflowing with some of the most unforgettable music in all of opera. His melodies, rich in passion and drama, made him the master of his time and this legendary tale of love and sacrifice has touched the hearts of both the opera novice and long-time opera lover for generations.

Single tickets on sale July 11, 2011.