jan 1, 1853 - La Traviata

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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.

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