Freedom or love?
Verdi wrote the opera La Traviata in 1853 , based on Alexandre Dumas' novel The Lady of the Camellias about the courtesan Marie Duplessis. The novel, as well as Verdi's opera, has since been the basis for many interpretations, such as the films Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge, as well as a long series of ballets, novels and plays. The woman's decline and her apparent lack of moral compass have always fascinated.

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La Traviata

Musikhuset Aarhus

The richest man in Vienna is treating his guests to a spectacular celebration. For the occasion, he has commissioned a new opera seria, Ariadne auf Naxos. On the evening of the premiere, the composer discovers to his horror that he has to share the bill with a buffet, a comedy and a fireworks display. And as if that weren’t bad enough, the host introduces a change of plan: because the fireworks have to start on time, the tragedy and comedy are to be performed, not one after the other, but simultaneously! In this highly original opera, ‘high’ and ‘low’ art thus compete for the audience’s attention.

Magnus Vigilius

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 24 - Feb 9, 2027

Ariadne auf Naxos · La Monnaie / De Munt

Past events

Aug 19 - Nov 29, 2025

La Traviata · Den Jyske Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Der Tenor / Bacchus in Ariadne auf Naxos by Strauss

La Monnaie / De Munt

Alfredo Germont in La traviata by Verdi

Den Jyske Opera

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