La Traviata

In the Willy Decker production of La Traviata, a courtesan's extravagant party sets off a chain reaction of passion and heartache, as Violetta Valéry (Anna Netrebko) finds herself torn between genuine affection for the young Alfredo Germont (Rolando Villazón) and the harsh realities of her own mortality, brought on by the ravages of tuberculosis. Against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, the opera explores themes of consumerism and social expectations, as Violetta struggles to reconcile her desires with her 'fallen woman' status.