Opera
La traviata
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Conducted by Steven White
Production originally created by Jonathan Miller for Glimmerglass
Opera
and Vancouver Opera
Directed and choreographed by Elena Araoz+
New York City Opera comes to BAM with Verdi's masterpiece La
traviata in a new production by acclaimed director Jonathan Miller
(St. Matthew Passion, BAM 2009 Spring Season; Il
matrimonio segreto, BAM 2008 Spring Season). Miller's take on
this tragic tale of love and life-both lost and found-focuses on
the psychological drama between the characters, powerfully conveyed
with stark realism by an outstanding cast.
Brooklyn native Laquita Mitchell, hailed by The New York
Times for her "powerful" voice, stars as opera's most
fascinating heroine opposite Canadian tenor David Pomeroy in his
City Opera debut.
Set and Costume Designed by Isabella Bywater
Lighting Designed by Robert Wierzel
Cast
Violetta: Laquita Mitchell
Flora Bervoix: Karin Mushegain+
Alfredo: David Pomeroy+
Gaston de Letorieres: Jeffrey Halili
Marquis d'Obigny: Krassen Karagiosov+
Doctor Grenvil: Kenneth Overton+
Baron Douphol: John Maynard+
Annina: Jennifer Tiller
+debut artist
