jan 1, 1853 - La Traviata
Description:
an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. It's a tragedy.Verdi took several risks with La traviata.
a. He based it on a play that was currently running.
b. It takes place in contemporary time.
c. It is based on the story of a courtesan.
4. Even in this earlier opera, Verdi combines tragedy and mirth.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1853
Now
~ 172 years ago