Until nowadays, La Traviata is still one of the most successful opera’s in the music-literature. Giuseppe Verdi composed this opera in 1853 and it belongs to the top of Verdi’s middle period of composing.

The well known Prelude to the 1st act has a feeling of impending tragedy.

Recording: by Banda Municipal De A Coruna (E) – conducted by Henrie Adams.

Full Recording: CD ➞ “A Night at the Opera”. 

Publisher: → Baton Music