A dramatic live performance conducted by Solti in his final years! Verdi: La Traviata (2 CDs) Set in 19th-century Paris, the opera La Traviata depicts the tragedy of Violetta, a courtesan who embraces the joys and sorrows of love with the pure-hearted young Alfredo, and eventually succumbs to illness. This masterpiece, one of the greatest operas in history, is lyrically told through flowing and beautiful melodies. This is a live recording of a highly accomplished performance at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, with Solti at the helm, featuring the Romanian singer Angela Gheorghiu, who debuted as a rising star at the time, in the role of the heroine. (UNIVERSAL MUSIC) [Track Listing] ・Verdi: La Traviata - Complete Opera Violetta Valéry: Angela Gheorghiu (Soprano) Alfredo: Frank Lopardo (Tenor) Giorgio Germont: Leo Nucci (Baritone) Flora: Leah-Marian Jones (Mezzo-soprano) Annina: Gillian Knight (Mezzo-soprano) Viscount Gaston: Robin Leggate (Tenor) Baron Douphol: Richard Van Allan (Bass) Marquis d'Obigny: Roderick Earle (Bass) Doctor Grenvil: Mark Beesley (Bass) Giuseppe: Neil Griffiths (Tenor) Messenger: Brian Secombe (Bass) Flora's Servant: Rodney Gibson (Bass) Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Sir Georg Solti (Conductor) Recording Date: December 1994 Recording Location: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Recording Method: Stereo (Digital / Live)