La traviata

Soprano Anna Moffo stars as winsome courtesan Violetta Valery -- who tries to protect her rash lover, Alfredo, even if it means lying and breaking his heart -- in this 1968 version of composer Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece. Recorded at the Rome Opera House with renowned conductor Giuseppe Patanè leading the orchestra and chorus, the production also stars Gino Bechi as Alfredo's angst-ridden father.

Director: Mario Lanfranchi

Cast: Anna Moffo, Gino Bechi, Franco Bonisolli, Mafalda Micheluzzi, Afro Poli, Glauco Scarlini, Arturo La Porta, Gianna Lollini

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.