La traviata

With La traviata, Giuseppe Verdi created an opera of poignant beauty—with moving arias, compelling choral scenes, and an orchestral sound that makes the longing and drama of this tragic love story palpable in every note. The musical direction is in the hands of Kirill Karabits and Pietro Rizzo, both making their debut at the Bregenzer Festspiele.

For this production, Italian director Damiano Michieletto transports the story to the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties. Against a backdrop of dazzling jazz clubs and decadent evening soirées, Violetta—torn between her lust for life and fragility—must make a decision that will seal her fate forever.

Premiere: 22 July 2026