OBSERVER: La Traviata


Opera Australia presents a new staging of Verdi’s most famous opera, La Traviata, which will have its Melbourne premiere at the Regent Theatre on May 8 in a season running until May 19.
The production, directed by Sarah Giles, brings Violetta’s inner world to the fore in a staging that delves into the heartache behind the glamour.
Melbourne born soprano Stacey Alleaume and Italian Maria Laura Iacobellis offer distinctive interpretations of Violetta, while rising star Filipe Manu makes his role debut as Alfredo.
Under conductor Giampaolo Bisanti Orchestra Victoria, the Opera Australia Chorus and cast will draw audiences into Verdi’s masterpiece.
Performance Season: May 8-19
Venue: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: from $79
Bookings: opera.org.au/productions/la-traviata-melbourne/
Cheryl Threadgold

Pictured: Stacey Alleaume as Violetta in La Traviata.. Photo: Eugene Hyland