Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Winter Opera St. Louis Begins 4th Season with Verdi's "La Traviata" This Weekend


Winter Opera St. Louis begins its fourth season with Giuseppe Verdi's classic La Traviata. Experience the heart-wrenching story of the doomed Violetta, and her devoted lover, Alfredo.

Soprano Gina Galati, company Artistic Director, will sing the role of Violetta Valery. Fresh from his appearance at the Metropolitan Opera in La Fanciulla del West, Tenor Hugo Vera returns to St. Louis to portray Alfredo, Violetta's lover. Baritone Cory Schantz makes his Winter Opera St. Louis debut in the role of Giorgio Germont. Maestro Steven Jarvi of the Kansas City Symphony and New York City Opera, conducts the orchestra.

Performances take place at the St. Louis Woman's Club (4600 Lindell Blvd) this weekend: Friday, February 18th at 8pm and Sunday, February 20th at 3pm.

Tickets run $35 (General Seating) and $40 (Front Section). [Note: Front Section is currently SOLD OUT for Friday Performance.] To purchase tickets, dinner packages and more, click here. For more information on the company visit http://www.winteroperastl.org/

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