Thursday, October 22, 2009

2009.10.21. La Traviata

Verdi's La Traviata at Seattle Opera. Very melodic. Sumptuous costume and stage set from San Francisco Opera. Lighting is exceptional, especially when an introspect is sung in a crowd (the crowd will be dimmed and frozen). Great acting. The baritone father is excellent.
Violetta Valéry:    Nuccia Focile
Alfredo Germont:    Dimitri Pittas
Giorgio Germont:    Charles Taylor
Conductor:          Brian Garman
Set Designer:       John Conklin
Costume Designer:   David Walker
Lighting Designer:  Connie Yun