Presented by Opera Australia's Oz Opera

Director Rachel McDonald Conductor Ollivier-PhilippeCuneo Designers Jo Briscoe and Genevieve Dugard Lighting Designer Matthew Marshall Choreographer Carlee Mellow Orchestral Reduction Andrew Greene
English translation David Pountney

Money makes the world go round. This is the bleak truth behind Violetta Valery's life of champagne, silk dresses and extravagant parties. No matter how she feels inside, when the music plays and the admirer pays, she must perform. So when she finds herself falling in love, her very livelihood is threatened. Can the beautiful songbird escape her gilded cage? Can she leave her past behind?

Verdi's magnificent music will take your heart, and probably break it too.

La traviata epitomises what the world loves about Italian opera: it is an enthralling story, full of fascinating characters who sing devastatingly romantic music. This new production promises to bring Verdi's unforgettable music to the stage with an elegant and searching new look at opera's favourite working girl. Don't miss what will surely be a highlight of the 2010 Season.

Sung in English - Performed with a chamber orchestra
WARNING: This opera contains adult themes and it is recommended that children under the age of 16 years are accompanied by an adult.

FRIDAY 23 JULY @ 8PM
SATURDAY 24 JULY @ 3PM
ADULTS $57 CONC. $52

For more information or to book group or multiple performance tickets phone the Box Office
on 9262 6555 or email tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au