Verdi's La traviata
September 19, 2026 2:30PM
September 20, 2026 2:30PM
Jefferson Center, Roanoke
Length: 2 hours, 40 minutes plus 20-minute intermission
Sung in Italian with projected English translations
Conducted by Mathias Elmer
Directed by Stefanos Koroneos
Reimagining the world of La traviata with a contemporary lens, Opera Roanoke opens its 51st season with a visually striking and emotionally immediate experience. Through inventive design and direction by Opera Roanoke’s new Producing Director, familiar moments are illuminated in new ways, deepening the opera’s relevance for today’s audiences without losing its essence. The result is a production that honors Verdi’s timeless masterpiece while daring to ask new questions.