James Levine leads a remarkable cast in one of Verdi’s most enduringly popular operas and brings fresh insights to this beloved score. Ileana Cotrubas is poignant and touching as Violetta, the consumptive courtesan who finds true love with Alfredo, sung with style and passion by the great Plácido Domingo. Cornell MacNeil is Germont, Alfredo’s father, who forces the two apart, setting in motion events that lead to a shattering and tragic conclusion. Colin Graham’s production features design by Tanya Moiseiwitsch and choreography by Zachary Solov.
Released: Mar 28, 1981
Runtime: 129 minutes
Stars: Ileana Cotrubas, Plácido Domingo, Cornell MacNeil, Ariel Bybee, Geraldine Decker, Dana Talley
Crew: James Levine (Conductor), Giuseppe Verdi (Original Music Composer), Francesco Maria Piave (Writer), Brian Large (Director), Nina Lawson (Hairstylist), Colin Graham (Production Design)