Direct from the Royal Albert Hall, London

Opera in three acts
Libretto by Francesca Maria Piave Music by Verdi (sung in Italian)

Glyndebourne Chorus, chorusmaster Ivor Bolton
London Philharmonic Orchestra, led by David Nolan, conducted by Bernard Haitink

Staged for the Proms by Christopher Newell

Act 1

7.45* The Trouble With Traviata
Julian Budden examines the circumstances surrounding the opera's disastrous premiere and the remedial measures

8.5* Act 2

9.20* Verdi and the Opera Business
John Rosselli considers the changing role of the Composer in relation to the other members.

9.40* Act 3

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(The production of this opera at Glyndebourne, directed by Sir Peter Hall, was made possible by support from BAT Industries)