La Traviata

Friday, August 1 and Monday, August 4, 7:30 p.m.
Music: Guiseppe Verdi · Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
English translation: Edmund Tracey


Haslett†

Boyd

Thomas†

Parry

Meena

The Parisian courtesan Violetta Valery falls passionately in love with young Alfredo Germont and resolves to leave her world of money and easy pleasure behind. But her past catches up with her, leading to the ultimate sacrifice. One of the world’s most popular operas returns to Norton Hall filled with melody and heartbreak. Former Young Artists Malinda Haslett and Todd Thomas and Chautauquan Jonathan Boyd head the cast. Maestro Jamese Meena returns to conduct and stage director A. Scott Parry debuts bringing a new viewpoint of Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece. Don’t miss it!

Cast  
Violetta ValeryMalinda Haslett†
Alfredo GermontJonathan Boyd
Giorgio GermontTodd Thomas†

Credits  
ConductorJames Meena  
Stage DirectorA. Scott Parry**  
ChoreographerBill Fabris  
Set DesignerSteven Capone  
CostumesMary Leyendecker  
Lighting DesignerMichael Baumgarten


** Chautauqua Opera debut

† Chautauqua Opera former Young Artist
* Chautauqua Opera Young Artist