GIUSEPPE VERDI la traviata conductor Opera in three acts Karel Mark Chichon Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, production Michael Mayer based on the play La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas fils set designer Christine Jones Thursday, January 23, 2020 costume designer 7:30–10:25 pm Susan Hilferty lighting designer Kevin Adams choreographer Lorin Latarro The production of La Traviata was revival stage director Sarah Ina Meyers made possible by a generous gift from The Paiko Foundation

Major additional funding for this production was received from Mercedes T. Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Montrone, and Rolex

general manager Peter Gelb jeanette lerman-neubauer music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin 2019–20 season

The 1,030th Metropolitan Opera performance of

GIUSEPPE VERDI’S la traviata

conductor Karel Mark Chichon

in order of vocal appearance

violet ta valéry annina Aleksandra Kurzak Maria Zifchak

flor a bervoix giuseppe Megan Marino Patrick Miller

the marquis d’obigny giorgio germont Christopher Job Quinn Kelsey

baron douphol a messenger Trevor Scheunemann Ross Benoliel

dr. grenvil Paul Corona germont’s daughter Kendall Cafaro gastone solo dancers Tonight’s Brian Michael Moore** Garen Scribner performances of Sara Mearns the roles of Violetta and Alfredo are alfredo germont underwritten by the Dmytro Popov Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Great Singers Fund.

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 7:30–10:25PM SOHL MARTY / MET OPERA MET

A scene from Chorus Master Donald Palumbo Verdi’s La Traviata Musical Preparation Linda Hall, Derrick Inouye, Bradley Moore*, and Israel Gursky Assistant Stage Directors Jonathon Loy, Shawna Lucey, and Paula Williams Stage Band Conductor Joseph Lawson Italian Coach Loretta Di Franco Prompter Israel Gursky Met Titles Sonya Friedman Assistant Set Designers Brett Banakis, Amelia Cook, and Felicitas Lamenca Assistant Costume Designers Glenna Jane Ryer and Amanda Whidden Assistant Choreographer Michaeljon Slinger Scenery, properties, and electrical props constructed and painted in Metropolitan Opera Shops Costumes executed by Metropolitan Opera Costume Department and Arel Studio Inc., New York City; Lynne Baccus, New York City; Suitable Costumes LTD, Toronto; Tricorne Inc., New York City Fabric Printing by Gene Mignola, Inc., Asbury Park, New Jersey Embroidery by Stickerei Müller GMBH, Diespeck, Germany Wigs and Makeup executed by Metropolitan Opera * Graduate of the Wig and Makeup Department Lindemann Young Artist Development Program This performance is made possible in part by public

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A scene from Puccini’s La Bohème

e Metropolitan Opera is pleased to salute Rolex in recognition of its generous support during the 2019–20 season.

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Rolex_Jan20_DedicationSignage_PLAYBILL.indd 1 12/23/19 2:07 PM Synopsis

Act I In and around Paris during the 19th century. Violetta Valéry knows that she will die soon, exhausted by her restless life as a courtesan. At a party, Gastone introduces Violetta to Alfredo Germont, a young man who has been fascinated with her for a long time. Rumor has it that he has been inquiring after her health every day. His seemingly naïve and emotional attitude amuses the guests, and they ask Alfredo to propose a toast. He celebrates true love, and Violetta responds in praise of unceasing pleasure. As the party moves into the ballroom, Violetta feels faint and stays behind. On