Opera on 3 - Live from the Met - Verdi's La Traviata

This week's live broadcast from the Met is Verdi's La Traviata. The courtesan Violetta decides to put her party days behind when she meets Alfredo and settle down with him. But Alfredo's father begs her to leave him for the sake of his family name, and she agrees to sacrifice her love. By the time Alfredo discovers the truth behind her departure and hurries back to her, tuberculosis has set in, and it's too late. Angela Gheorghiu sings the role which launched her international career, with James Valenti as her Alfredo, and Yves Abel conducting. Presented by Margaret Juntwait with guest commentator Ira Siff. The two intervals will contain live backstage interviews with the cast and the famous Met Quiz. Violetta Valéra: Angela Gheorghiu (soprano) Alfredo Germont: James Valenti (tenor) Giorgio Germont: Thomas Hampson (baritone) Flora Bervoix: Theodora Hanslowe (mezzo-soprano) Annina: Kathryn Day (soprano) Gaston: Eduardo Valdes (tenor) Baron Douphol: John Hancock (baritone) Marquis d'Obigny: Louis Otey (bass) Doctor Grenvil: Paul Plishka (bass) Giuseppe: Juhwan Lee (tenor) Yves Abel: conductor Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra.