Opera in three acts
Music by Verdi
Libretto by FRANCESCO MARIA PIAVE after Dumas
Sung in Italian: records
Cast in order of singing:
CHORUS AND Orchestra OF THE MAGGIO MUSICALE FLORENTINO Conducted by JOHN PRITCHARD
The action takes place in and around Parts. during the middle of the nineteenth century ACT 1
The drawing room of Violetta's Paris house
3.15* ACT 2
Scene l A room in Violetta's country house
Scene 2 A reception room in Flora's house
4.26* Interval
5.12* ACT 3
Violetta's bedroom followed by an interlude
During the Interval (at 4.26*)
CHOPIN played by MAURIZIO POLLINI (piano)
Scherzo in C sharp minor
Two Nocturnes, Op. 27
Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op. 44 Polonaise in A flat major. Op. 53
Ballade in G minor