La Traviata - Giuseppe Verdi

Violetta - Tatiana Rasa, Soprano
Alfredo Germont - Sergio Tallo-Torres, Tenor
Giorgio Germont - Florian Pejrimovsky, Bass-baritone
Maximilian Schamschula, Piano

Experience Verdi's "La Traviata" in the impressive setting of the OPERA in the CRYPT with an outstanding, ideal cast! The extraordinary hall offers an intimate and atmospheric environment that intensifies the emotions and drama of this masterpiece. The crypt, with its unique acoustics and historically interesting ambiance, creates a closeness to the artists that makes every heart race. Immerse yourself in the touching story of Violetta and Alfredo with a production that goes deep under the skin.

Slightly abridged and accompanied by piano, the focus is entirely on the moving plot that one cannot escape. OPERA in the CRYPT stands for authentic, honest opera theater and craftsmanship. Established as the smallest opera theater in Austria, the performances impress with their high quality and unusual venue. Located deep beneath the Vienna Peterskirche, the atmospheric hall offers personal and unforgettable classic experiences. The CRYPT is pleasantly temperate in every season.

**Plot**
The courtesan Violetta Valery hosts a party in her salon in Paris. Her young admirer, Alfredo Germont, begins to sing a drinking song to impress her. After Violetta has a coughing fit, Alfredo seizes his chance to declare the seriousness of his desire for her. Uncertain of her own feelings, she gives him a camellia blossom as a token. He may return once it has wilted.

Three months later, Violetta and Alfredo live as a carefree couple in the countryside at Violetta's expense. When Alfredo realizes this is shameful, he departs for Paris to earn his own money. During this time, Alfredo's father, Giorgio Germont, visits Violetta to urge her to separate from his son. Their inappropriate relationship stands in the way of his daughter's happiness, whose socially acceptable match is now jeopardized. Violetta agrees, knowing she is already doomed to die. She suffers from tuberculosis. Impressed by her sincerity and dedication, Germont takes his leave.

Upon his return, Alfredo finds a distressed Violetta writing a letter. She quickly leaves, and a messenger delivers her farewell letter to Alfredo. Desperate, he reads that she has chosen to return to her old lifestyle and renounces him. Germont tries to comfort his son, but to no avail. After a public scandal at a party, where Alfredo insults Violetta out of jealousy, she withdraws for good.

Months later, Violetta's condition deteriorates dramatically. Germont writes to her that he has informed Alfredo of their agreement. He wishes to return to her soon. Violetta knows they can no longer have a future together and bids farewell to her love and her life.

Suddenly, Alfredo bursts in, and the flicker of happiness seems to bring back all hope. Germont appears and affirms their love, but it is too late. Violetta gives Alfredo her portrait with the request to find a new bride and new happiness. For this, she wishes to pray in heaven. She rises one last time to meet death.