Triumphant return to Sydney Opera House for Sarah Giles’ sumptuous La Traviata
Sarah Giles’ luscious production of Verdi’s most beloved opera La Traviata, is making a triumphant return to the Sydney Opera House on 23 January after a sell-out season last summer.
Receiving five-star reviews and prolonged standing ovations, the upcoming season feature outstanding Australian sopranos Samantha Clarke and Lorina Gore, reprising their acclaimed performances to share the leading role of Violetta.
“Samantha Clarke is a revelation as Violetta” – Stage Noise and “one of the great operatic performances of our time, Lorina Gore’s Violetta” – Australian Stage.
Korean tenor Ji-Min Park returns to Australia to share the role of Alfredo with Australian Iain Henderson, while local baritones José Carbó and Luke Gabbedy share Giorgio Germont, alongside a cast of OA favourites and the acclaimed Opera Australia Chorus.
Maestro Johannes Fritzsch, followed by OA Chorus Master Paul Fitzsimon, will lead the Opera Australia Orchestra through Verdi’s achingly beautiful score, including the famous ‘Brindisi’ and soaring ‘Sempre libera’.
Award-winning director Sarah Giles’ fresh, female lens on Verdi’s classic focuses a spotlight on Violetta’s humanity, highlighting the emotional conflict and heartache underlying her glamourous life as a Parisian courtesan.
Charles Davis’ stunning sets and Victorian costumes reimagined with 20th century couture juxtapose the glitz of Violetta’s public appearances with the stark realities of her existence behind closed doors.
As seen reducing Julia Roberts’ character to tears in cult film Pretty Woman, the power and timelessness of Verdi’s moving masterwork make La Traviata the world’s most-performed opera.
23 January – 27 March 2025 | Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Creatives
Conductor Johannes Fritzsch (Jan 23-Feb 15), Paul Fitzsimon (Feb 18-Mar 27)
Director Sarah Giles
Set & Costume Designer Charles Davis
Lighting Designer Paul Jackson
Revival Choreographer Allie Graham
Intimacy Coordinator Michelle Miall
Cast
Violetta Valéry Samantha Clarke (Jan 23-Feb 21), Lorina Gore (Mar 1-27)
Alfredo Germont Ji-Min Park (Jan 23-Mar 10), Iain Henderson (Mar 12-27)
Giorgio Germont José Carbó (Jan 23-Feb 27), Luke Gabbedy (Mar 1-27)
Flora Bervoix Angela Hogan
Gastone Virgilio Marino
Baron Douphol Richard Anderson
Marquis d’Obigny Luke Gabbedy (Jan 23-Feb 21), Alexander Hargreaves (Feb 25-Mar 27)
Doctor Grenvil Shane Lowrencev
Annina Catherine Bouchier
Giuseppe Jin Tea Kim
Messenger Jonathan McCauley
Servant Malcolm Ede
Maid Nicole Smeulders
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
Opera Australia Dancers
Performance information
Evenings at 7.30pm
January 23, 25, 31
February 7, 18, 21, 25, 27
March 1, 7, 10, 12, 21, 27
-Sunday Matinees at 1.30p February 2, 9
-Saturday Matinees at 12.30pmFebruary 15 March 15
-Wednesday Matinee at 12.30pm February 5
Running time
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including 1 interval
Performed in Italian with English surtitles
Please note this production contains adult\content including sexual themes and implied violence.
Opera Australia presents La Traviata:
A co-production by Opera Queensland, State Opera South Australia and West Australian Opera
Bookings
Adult tickets from $79 (fees may apply)
Opera Australia Box Office
(02) 9318 8200
www.opera.org.au
Joan Sutherland Theatre,Sydney Opera House
