Overview
Soprano Anna Moffo stars as winsome courtesan Violetta Valery -- who tries to protect her rash lover, Alfredo, even if it means lying and breaking his heart -- in this 1968 version of composer Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece. Recorded at the Rome Opera House with renowned conductor Giuseppe Patanè leading the orchestra and chorus, the production also stars Gino Bechi as Alfredo's angst-ridden father.
Director and cast
- Anna Moffo as Violetta Valery
- Gino Bechi as Giorgio Germont
- Franco Bonisolli as Alfredo Germont
- Mafalda Micheluzzi as Flora Bervoix
- Afro Poli as Dr. Grenvil
- Glauco Scarlini as Gastone, Viscount of Letorières
- Arturo La Porta as Baron Douphol
- Gianna Lollini as Annina
- Athos Cesarini as Giuseppe
- Maurizio Piacenti as Marquis d'Obigny
Comments
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