Violetta - Tatiana Rasa , soprano;
Alfredo Germont - Sergio Tallo-Torres , tenor;
Giorgio Germont - Florian Pejrimovsky , bass-baritone;
Maximilian Schamschula , piano.
Experience Verdi's "La Traviata" in the breathtaking setting of the OPERA in the CRYPT with an outstanding, ideal cast! The extraordinary hall offers an intimate and atmospheric environment that brings the emotions and drama of this masterpiece to life even more intensely.
The crypt, with its unique acoustics and historically significant ambiance, creates a connection with the artists that will move every heart. Immerse yourself in the touching story of Violetta and Alfredo with a production that truly resonates.
Slightly abridged and with piano accompaniment, the focus remains entirely on the poignant narrative, which is impossible to ignore.
OPERA in the CRYPT stands for authentic, honest operatic theater and craftsmanship. Established as Austria's smallest opera house, the performances impress with their high quality and unusual venue. Located deep beneath St. Peter's Church in Vienna, the atmospheric hall offers personal and unforgettable classical opera experiences.
The KRYPTA maintains a comfortable temperature year-round.
Plot:
The courtesan Violetta Valery hosts a party in her Parisian salon. Her young admirer, Alfredo Germont, begins a drinking song to impress her. After Violetta suffers a coughing fit, Alfredo seizes the opportunity to declare the seriousness of his desire. Uncertain of her own feelings, she gives him a camellia blossom as a token. He may return once it has withered.
Three months later, Violetta and Alfredo are living a carefree life in the countryside at Violetta's expense. When Alfredo realizes this with shame, he leaves for Paris to raise his own money.
During this time, Alfredo's father, Giorgio Germont, visits Violetta to demand that she break up with his son. Her unsuitable relationship stood in the way of his daughter's happiness, whose socially appropriate union was now in jeopardy. Violetta agreed, knowing she was already doomed to die. She was suffering from consumption. Impressed by her sincerity and devotion, Germont took his leave.
Upon his return, Alfredo found a distraught Violetta writing a letter. She quickly left, and a messenger delivered her farewell letter to Alfredo. In despair, he read that she had decided to return to her old lifestyle and was renouncing him.
Germont tries to comfort his son with concern, but in vain. After a public outburst at a party, during which Alfredo, driven by jealousy, hurls unspeakable insults at Violetta, she withdraws completely.
Months later, Violetta's condition deteriorates dramatically. Germont writes to her, saying he has informed Alfredo of their agreement and that he intends to return to her soon. Violetta knows they have no future together and bids farewell to her love and her life.
Suddenly, Alfredo bursts in, and this glimmer of happiness seems to rekindle all hope. Germont appears and reaffirms his love, but it is too late. Violetta gives Alfredo a picture of herself, asking him to find a new bride and new happiness. She says she will pray for this in heaven. She rises one last time, ready to die.
