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LA Opera’s new Traviata lacks fizz

Rachel Willis-Sørensen (Violetta)
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La traviata
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Kihun Yoon (Germont) and Liparit Avetisyan (Alfredo)
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La traviata
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By Matthew Richard Martinez, 07 April 2024
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“the director seems to be caught between a traditional production... and something deeper”
Reviewed at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles on 6 April 2024
Programme
Verdi, La traviata
Performers
LA Opera
James Conlon, Conductor
Shawna Lucey, Director
Robert Innes Hopkins, Set Designer, Costume Designer
Michael James Clark, Lighting Designer
LA Opera Orchestra
LA Opera Chorus
Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Violetta Valéry
Liparit Avetisyan, Alfredo Germont
Kihun Yoon, Giorgio Germont
Sarah Saturnino, Flora Bervoix
Patrick Blackwell, Baron Douphol
Deepa Johnny, Annina
Ryan Wolfe, Marquis d'Obigny
Alan Williams, Dr Grenvil
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Matthew Richard Martinez
Matthew Richard Martinez
A professional conductor living in Costa Mesa, California, Matthew received Bachelor of Music and MFA degrees from University of California, Irvine. An avid sports fan, when he’s not conducting or listening to music, he can be found cheering for his hometown San Diego Padres.