La traviata

Sarasota Opera mounts Giuseppe Verdi’s classic tragic opera, featuring a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Set in 19th-century Paris, the story follows the courtesan Violetta Valéry as she attempts to leave her past behind for true love, only to face societal pressure and a fatal illness. The production is staged at the Sarasota Opera House and remains a central pillar of the classical operatic canon.