Aurora Opera House to stage Verdi’s La Traviata

In the New Year's tradition of toasts and parties, Gozo’s Teatru tal-Opra Aurora this year raises a glass with Alfredo and Violetta to Verdi’s La Traviata and its famous Brindisi (Drinking song).

Just as the great master, Giuseppe Verdi completed Il Trovatore and La Traviata in succession, Gozo’s Teatru tal-Opra Aurora has taken the bold decision to stage these two masterpieces in the same sequence. Thus, after the 2014 successful production of Il Trovatore, the Aurora is proudly announcing La Traviata for 17 October, 2015.

One of Verdi’s most romantic operas, known for its lavish costumes, sumptuous arias, and festive brindisi will be brought to life at the Aurora – Malta and Gozo’s largest opera house – on 17 October 2015 as Colin Attard leads the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, the Aurora Opera Chorus and an international cast that is to be announced in due course.

La Traviata returns at the Aurora for a third time, after previous performances in 1978 and 1998.

Tickets for La Traviata may be purchased online via www.teatruaurora.com or by email [email protected] as of 15 January.