Verdi: La traviata Blu-ray (The Royal Opera) 2019Verdi's La Traviata is one of the greatest operas of all time. Based on the novel and play La Dame aux camelias by Alexandre Dumas fils, the story draws inspiration from the real Parisian courtesan, Marie Duplessis, sacrificing everything for love. The most beautiful arias and duets are performed by soprano Ermonela Jaho as Violetta, Charles Castronovo as Alfredo and Plcido Domingo as Giorgio. The engaging production by Richard Eyre is enriched with

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was the man in the title role

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and Irek Mukhamedov) celebrate the music of Tchaikovsky

Powerful performances by everyone concerned show why Madama Butterfly remains one of the all-time operatic favourites

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A reproduction of the poster for The Royal Ballet's 1979 production of Parsiphal

A reproduction of the poster for The Royal Opera's 1981 production of Lulu

Ashton: The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand DVD showcases a trio of Frederick Ashton's finest ballets danced by The Royal Ballet

and a lost key: Puccini’s passionate opera tells the story of a captivating romance set against the background of 19th-century Paris