La Traviata is a three-act opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi on an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It was first performed on March 6th, 1853 at La Fenice opera house in Venice. Verdi insisted on finding an original and provocative idea for the audience in Venice, and decided to base his work on La dame aux Camélias (1852), a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas (fils). The piece was originally titled Violetta, after the protagonist. This famous opera remains among the most performed masterpieces of the entire lyric tradition.  Opera e Lirica soloists, from the most important Italian theaters and Music Academies, will perform this breathtaking story accompanied by choir and orchestra conducted by Maestro Carlo Carbonelli. The audience will enjoy an extraordinary and memorable experience, surrounded by the fascinating atmosphere of St. Paul within the Walls Church. The story will also be enriched by Opera e Lirica lovely dancers who will perform romantic choreography.  Enjoy the most romantic opera ever, performed by Opera e Lirica artists in the wonderful St Paul's within the Walls Church in Rome. Book your Rome opera tickets now!  Children under 7 and the disabled can attend the concert for free.  Approximate duration (min.): 120 TITLE: La traviata. Melodrama in three acts. LIBRETTO: Francesco Maria Piave. MUSIC: Giuseppe Verdi. VIOLETTA VALÉRY (Soprano) Maristella Mariani ALFREDO GERMONT (Tenor) Emil Alekperov GIORGIO GERMONT, his father (Baritone) Cristian Alderete FLORA BERVOIX-ANNINA (Mezzo-soprano) Sara Foletto  GASTONE, Viscount di Letorières(Tenor) Carlo Napoletani GIUSEPPE, Violetta’s servant (Tenor) Lucio Del Rio BARONE DOUPHOL (Baritone) Giorgio Carli DOCTOR GRENVIL (Bass) Fabrizio Nestonni COMMISION AGENT (Bass) Giuseppe Trovato CHOIR: Servants and noblemen, friends of Violetta and Flora, picadores and matadores, gypsies, Violetta’s and Flora’s servants, masks  DANCERS: Teatro dell’Opera di Roma School  Special guest Giorgio Gatti - Marchese D’Obigny  Choreography: Valerio Polverari  Conductor: Ivan Antonio  Scenes and costumes: Bolero Sartoria  Artistic director: Antonio Desiderio  Director: Giuseppina Cuccaro Opera e Lirica Orchestra