In Italian - with Orchestra

A story of doomed love in 1840s Paris. Violetta, who is the mistress of a wealthy Baron, hosts a lavish party to celebrate her improved health after a bout with tuberculosis. There she meets Alfredo and instantly falls in love with him. The guests join them in the famous "Drinking Song." Violetta leaves the Baron, and she and Alfredo move into a secluded country villa together, where they live happily for a while. But, unknown to Alfredo, his father visits Violetta and convinces her that continuing her relationship with Alfredo will prevent Alfredo's sister from making a good marriage. Violetta decides that she must not only break permanently with Alfredo, she must keep him at a distance by returning to the Barton. Misunderstanding her motives, Alfredo flies into a jealous rage that leads to tragic consequences.

Fundraising is already underway for a tour of La Traviata to The Britten Theatre in South Kensington on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 October 2006. These two additional performance opportunities give critics, agents and opera managements unable to see the production in Cheshire a second chance to hear exceptionally talented young professional singers perform a complete role in an operatic production with orchestra in the heart of London.

Dress: Lounge Suits Doors open at 6.30pm

Please contact the Clonter Opera Theatre Box Office in Cheshire on 01260 224 514.