La Traviata

Great Performances at the Met • Season 6 • Episode 9

About this episode

Soprano Natalie Dessay stars in Willy Decker's stylized production of Verdi's "La Traviata," about a frail courtesan who sacrifices her happiness in order to spare her beloved (Matthew Polenzani) and his family any strife her reputation could cause them. Originally broadcast live in movie theaters as part of The Met: Live in HD series.