Violetta & Alfredo
The courtesan who died for love
In "La Traviata," the consumptive courtesan Violetta gives up her great love Alfredo so as not to stain his family's honor; by the time he understands her sacrifice, she is dying of tuberculosis in his arms.
01Why it matters
Based on "The Lady of the Camellias," it is one of Verdi's most performed and heartbreaking operas.
02The conflict
The stigma of her profession and Alfredo's father.
03The iconic moment
The toast "Libiamo"; Violetta's death at their reunion.
04What survived
The opera "La Traviata"; "The Lady of the Camellias."
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Violetta & Alfredo famous?
Based on "The Lady of the Camellias," it is one of Verdi's most performed and heartbreaking operas.
How does the story of Violetta & Alfredo end?
The toast "Libiamo"; Violetta's death at their reunion. The opera "La Traviata"; "The Lady of the Camellias."
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