At night, the social scene glitters in the party lights, and right in the middle of it all is Violetta Valéry. She is surrounded by male gazes: some are only interested in her dazzling appearance; others, like Alfredo Germont, love her completely; still others, like Alfredo's father, worry about their own reputation. Just when the young couple has found happiness in unvarnished honesty, he demands a separation. Director Tom Goossens broadens these perspectives, letting the characters grapple with who is allowed to portray whom in what light. A game with reality ensues, a game of disenchantment, recognition, and acknowledgment that doesn't even stop behind the scenes. Throughout, brilliant ensemble voices resonate under the musical direction of Verdi specialist Leo McFall.

La traviata: Oper von Giuseppe Verdi

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Marianne and Johan appear to be the epitome of bourgeois happiness. They have two children, are professionally successful, and communicate openly. But their marriage is crumbling, as Johan has an affair and leaves Marianne. Meanwhile, their friends Katarina and Peter are staging the opera "Don Giovanni." Their marriage is also in trouble: Donna Anna's wedding to Don Ottavio seems increasingly unlikely; Masetto and Zerlina have just exchanged vows, but the newlywed finds herself attracted to others. Peter and Katarina also have another problem to solve: Where is their Don Giovanni? The lovers' disputes escalate, blurring the lines between opera, drama, and the "real" world in an eerie way.

Alejandro Jassán

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 13 - May 22, 2026

La traviata: Oper von Giuseppe Verdi · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

14 - 22 May, 2026

Ciao amore! (AT): “Don Giovanni” meets “Scenes from a Marriage” · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Past events

Feb 13 - May 22, 2026

La traviata: Oper von Giuseppe Verdi · Staatstheater Wiesbaden

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Conductor in La traviata by Verdi

Staatstheater Wiesbaden

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