La traviata
Music by
G. Verdi
Cast
Violetta Valery | Lisette Oropesa | |
Giorgio Germont | Ludovic Tézier | |
Alfredo Germont | Vittorio Grigolo | |
Flora Bervoix | Valeria Girardello | |
Annina | Yao Bohui | |
Gastone | Matteo Mezzaro | |
Baron Douphol | Roberto Accurso | |
Marchese D’Obigny | Dario Giorgelè | |
Doctor Grenvil | Francesco Leone | |
Giuseppe | Carlo Bosi | |
Commissioner | Stefano Rinaldi Miliani |
Conductor
Marco Armiliato
ProductionFranco Zeffirelli
About
“Libiamo, libiamo ne’ lieti calici” in honour of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, the world’s most performed opera, which is returning to the Arena with the last sumptuous 19th century production created by Franco Zeffirelli with the refined costumes of Maurizio Millenotti. In spite of an unfavourable destiny, Violetta and Alfredo will love each another from 2nd July to 1st September 2022 (a total of 8 performances) in the name of that sentiment that ”is the pulse/Of the whole universe/Mysterious and proud/Torture and delight to the heart!"
Direction and set design: Franco Zeffirelli
Costumes: Maurizio Millenotti

La traviata recording a critical success
La traviata album a critical success!
Reviews
“DOLCE NOTTE! QUANTE STELLE!”: TURANDOT, AIDA E TRAVIATA IN ARENA
Chi rivela una crescita artistica e interpretativa formidabile è Lisette Oropesa nei panni della protagonista. Quando sentimmo per la prima volta il soprano in questo ruolo avevamo previsto un ulteriore sviluppo e ne abbiamo la prova: la sua Violetta ora è completa, dal virtuosismo del I atto al liricismo del II, fino al canto drammatico del III. L’interprete è anche cresciuta sotto il punto di vista attoriale, gestendo benissimo anche la maturazione scenica di questo iconico personaggio.Lisette Oropesa, in the role of the protagonist, showcases an incredible artistic and interpretive growth. When we first heard the soprano in this role, we predicted further development, and now have proof: her Violetta is now complete, from the virtuosity of Act I to the lyricism of Act II, concluding with the dramatic singing of Act III. The artist has also grown in her acting abilities, superbly handling the stage development of this iconic character.— Francesco Lodola • Ieri Oggi Domaini Opera
Performance History
Lisette has given 47 performances as Violetta Valery.
2026
Metropolitan Opera2025
Bayerische Staatsoper2024
Wiener Staatsoper
Opéra National de Paris2023
Wiener Staatsoper
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Arena di Verona2022
Bayerische Staatsoper2021
Royal Opera House
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma2020
Gran Theatre del Liceu
Teatro Real
Metropolitan Opera2019
Arena di Verona
Greek National Opera2015
Opera Philadelphia