What is Violetta fighting for when Alfredo’s father, Germont, confronts her in Act II of La Traviata? Remember, we’re talking about adding depth to a character in opera by using the guideposts from ...

At one of her lavish parties, the celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. She has just returned to the city following a period of illness, and is touched by Alfredo’s ...

*No charge for 4 weeks then billed as $19 every four weeks (new subscribers and qualified returning subscribers only). Cancel anytime. Opera is not officially a competitive sport and record-setting ...

Opera is not officially a competitive sport and record-setting should not be a primary concern for singers. Even so, to perform a major role 200 times in the span of a dozen years or so — with the ...