La Traviata: the Original Opera by Giuseppe Verdi
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La Traviata: the Original Opera by Giuseppe Verdi

4.6/5

Excellent
19 reviews
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£18.00
Free cancellation
Language: Italian
Availability: Every Tuesday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll enjoy the famous opera, performed by Opera e Lirica artists in the wonderful Basilica of Saint Paul Within the Walls in Rome
  • Opera e Lirica soloists, from the most important Italian theatres and Music Academies, will perform this breathtaking story
  • A choir and orchestra conducted by Maestro Nicola Samale will accompany the soloists
  • The story will also be enriched by Opera e Lirica lovely dancers who will perform romantic choreography
What to expect

La Traviata is a three-act opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi on an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It was first performed on March 6th, 1853 at La Fenice opera house in Venice. Verdi insisted on finding an original and provocative idea for the audience in Venice, and decided to base his work on La dame aux Camélias (1852), a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas (fils). The piece was originally titled Violetta, after the protagonist. This famous opera remains among the most performed masterpieces of the entire lyric tradition.

Opera e Lirica soloists, from the most important Italian theatres and Music Academies, will perform this breathtaking story accompanied by choir and orchestra conducted by Maestro Elvin Dhimitri. The audience will enjoy an extraordinary and memorable experience, surrounded by the fascinating atmosphere of the Basilica of Saint Paul Within the Walls.

The opera follows the story of the courtesan Violetta, who is introduced as a dissolute lady fiercely living free from any bonds. Later, however, she is unexpectedly overwhelmed by her love for Alfredo, an upper-class young man who warns her that she should take care of her health, since her lifestyle has led her to contract tuberculosis. Violetta renounces to her status and independence, leaving Paris to settle in the countryside with Alfredo. His father, however, reaches out to her to ask her to break up with Alfredo, because their relationship is compromising the honor of his family.

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What's included
  • check Admission ticket (seat depending on the option chosen)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where

Via Nazionale 16/A, 00185 Rome

Meeting point:
To get to St Paul's within the Walls Church: Metro A "Repubblica" - Metro B "Termini" - Bus Line 40, 60, 64, 70, 170
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Premium Ticket: first and second row
  • Vip: third, fourth and fifth row
  • Seat category 3: central seat
  • Seat category 4: back seat
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Provider
Opera e Lirica srls
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6 /5

Based on 19 reviews from verified customers


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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    4

    6 June 2025

    Amazing sounds in the church, cast wonderful, viewing is tricky, due to pews being on flat ground. Amazing atmosphere.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    27 March 2025

    The music was great especially from lead violist along with the chorus and of course from the soprano, baritone and tenor. Seats were a little hard.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    2 September 2024

    Words cannot describe just how fantastic this experience was. I took my girlfriend to Rome for her 50th birthday and we spent the evening of her big day at the opera. Mega wow. Everything was fantastic. It was my first experience of the opera. I would recommend that you find out the basic storyline

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    4

    31 May 2024

    Performance was excellent. Just wish I could have seen it better. Venue isn’t great to be able to see.

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    Thommy

    Verified booking

    4.2

    16 May 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    Die Aufführung findet in der besonderen Atmosphäre einer Kirche statt. Leider war die Besetzung der männlichen Hauptrolle ein Fehlgriff, da der Tenor in den hohen Tonlagen versagte. Der Rest des Ensembles war sehr gut, insbesondere die Sopranistin in der weiblichen Hauptrolle.

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    Edwin

    Verified booking

    3

    15 March 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    Zitplaatsen in een kerk maken het bekijken van de activiteit nagenoeg onmogelijk. Het volgen van de gezongen delen is ok. Het ballet beperkt zich tot twee optredens van heel korte duur die amper zichtbaar zijn.

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