La traviata (1967)
Overview
Soprano Anna Moffo stars as winsome courtesan Violetta Valery -- who tries to protect her rash lover, Alfredo, even if it means lying and breaking his heart -- in this 1968 version of composer Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece. Recorded at the Rome Opera House with renowned conductor Giuseppe Patanè leading the orchestra and chorus, the production also stars Gino Bechi as Alfredo's angst-ridden father.
Cast
Anna Moffo
Violetta Valery
Gino Bechi
Giorgio Germont
Afro Poli
Dr. Grenvil
Maurizio Piacenti
Marquis d'Obigny
Daniela Igliozzi