La Traviata at Palau de la Musica Catalana
Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana — Concert Hall
About the Event
Capture the moment at the stunning Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona to witness the mesmerizing opera performance of Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata.
La Traviata, the magnificent drama by the renowned Giuseppe Verdi, is inspired by Alexandre Dumas Jr.'s novel The Lady of the Camellias. It ranks among the most frequently performed and celebrated operas globally, featuring illustrious pieces like the Brindisi, the remarkable aria‐cabaletta Sempre Libera, and the poignant finale Addio del passato.
This staged version runs for two hours with a 15‐minute intermission. A symphony orchestra, solo singers, ballet, chorus, costumes, and exceptional lighting enhance the distinctive features of the Palau de la Música Catalana. The performance showcases over 70 artists on stage!
Program
- Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata
Cast / Production
Orchestra NovAria Filharmonia
Adolf Gassol, musical conductor
Marta Finestres, choir conductor
Sergi Giménez, stage management
Sarah Zhai, international director
NovAria, staging
Ben aisit, production and communication
Núria Serra, choreography
Álvaro Duran, stage director
Imesde, lightning
Montse Miralles, costume designer
Roger Griño, characterization
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a dazzling building situated in the northern part of Barcelona's Old Town. An architectural jewel of the Catalan Art Nouveau style, built between 1905 and 1908, its rich interior displays the work of the region's artisans in the form of stained-glass windows, ceramics, sculptures, paintings and blacksmithing. The extensive use of glass in the construction of the venue creates stunningly radiant interiors. The dusty red facade of the Palau is decorated with busts of great composers including Bach, Beethoven and Wagner, and colorful mosaics in floral patterns. The centre of the Palau is the magnificent concert hall, entirely lit by natural sunlight due to the extraordinary skylight in the centre of the richly ornate ceiling, which is popular for symphonic and chamber music. According to Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the architect who designed the Palau, the aim was to create a “garden for music” – an objective he definitely managed to achieve.
Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian opera composer. From a young age, he developed a musical education with the help of a patron and soon dominated the Italian opera. In fact by his 30s, he became one of the most influential opera composer all over the classical scene. His most famous operas are Il Trovatore, Rigoletto and La Traviata. Furthermore, he was able to establish himself as a landowner with the income from his successful operas and focus on his private life. However, he soon returned to the scene with his new popular work Aida (1871), and three masterpieces: Otello, Requiem and Falstaff.
Address
Palau de la Música Catalana, c/ Palau de la Música, 4‐6, Barcelona, Spain — Google Maps
