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
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Things Unspoken
The Young One
The Raffle
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The Roof
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The Mass Is Ended
Paternal Leave
Everything's Gonna Be Alright
The Butcher
The Comfort of Strangers
Three Christs
5 Is the Perfect Number
La vita possibile
The Lovemakers
What Maisie Knew
Brotherly Love
Small Body
Sweetheart