Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian opera composer born on either 9/10 October 1813. We have a blog entry about Verdi which you may find useful as well as links to other websites of interest. Of 9 ( 1= Beginner, 9 = Expert - It is possible to play a piece outside your current ability but you might take longer to master it.)Īrrangement: This work is unique to our site and was arranged by: Anne Christopherson GRSM ARCMĬomposed by: Giuseppe Verdi (1813 to 1901). This is a fun and famous drinking song, great for a concert. Notes about this work: Brindisi form the opera La Traviata: Libiamo ne' lieti calici, or Let's drink from the joyful cups'. Overall, one of the best Violettas in one of the best Traviatas, in my opinion.Classical Sheet Music. The best thing about this is Anna Moffo as Violetta, simply put she is one of the best Violettas I've seen, right from Brindisi up to the final scene she IS Violetta, her colouratura and range are wondrous, her acting is often heart breaking and she is also a very beautiful woman. Gino Becchi is a suitably intelligent and sympathetic Germont and has shows some nice, distinguished singing. Franco Bonisolli is a wholly adequate Alfredo, great voice if somewhat stolid sometimes in his acting.

The music is sublime and superbly performed and conducted, the story maintains its emotional punch and the direction is excellent. The costumes are colourful and pretty without being too fluttery, the sets are lavish and the photography is exquisite. Visually this 1968 version is absolutely stunning. They run away from high society for a simple life in the country, when Alfredo’s father asks Violetta to sacrifice her love to save the family’s honor. La Traviata is one of my all-time favourite operas, I adore the music in it and the story and characters are timeless. Violetta is the belle of the ball at every party in Paris, until she falls in love with Alfredo. While I may prefer the Zeffirelli film, I do prefer Violetta here.

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