Returning to the stage of Ho Guom Opera House on the evenings of October 24 and 25, La Traviata — Giuseppe Verdi's timeless opera masterpiece — once again touched the hearts of Hanoi's audience.
Under the direction of international duo Beverly and Rebecca Blankenship, the two-night performance delivered an intense emotional journey — a harmonious fusion of love, fate, and the splendor of music. The participation of artists from the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet breathed new life into this classical work.
When the velvet curtain rose, Hanoi's audience was transported back to 19th-century Paris. Verdi's music resounded, guiding them into an opulent atmosphere — the beginning of a fateful love story.
From the very first act, the audience was drawn into the brightly lit salon of Violetta Valéry. The chorus burst into the jubilant Libiamo ne' lieti calici (“Let's Drink from the Joyful Cups"), vividly depicting the dazzling world of Parisian high society.
Tenor Thanh Binh, in the role of Alfredo, delivered the aria Un dì, felice, eterea (“A Day of Happiness"). The gentle melody, tender yet restrained, expressed the delicate yearning of first love — the feeling that makes Violetta's heart waver for the first time.
Soprano Lan Nhung, portraying Violetta, performed Sempre libera (“Forever Free"), one of the most famous arias of La Traviata. Its dazzling high notes and rapid tempo captured the internal struggle between freedom and love.
As Act II opened, the stage shifted to a tranquil palette. Alfredo and Violetta lived in simple happiness, far from the lavishness of Paris. Verdi's lyrical, soothing melodies evoked serenity — yet with an undertone of fragility.
Baritone Khac Hoa, in the role of Giorgio Germont, took the stage with the aria Pura siccome un angelo (“Pure as an Angel"). His warm, solemn voice embodied the father figure — a man of honor and tradition.
Back in Paris, the festive atmosphere surged with matador rhythms. In a fit of rage, Alfredo publicly humiliated Violetta before the crowd — the dramatic climax of Act II. The urgent music and blinding light exposed the cruelty of human emotion.
Act III unfolded in darkness. The violin led into Addio del passato (“Farewell to the Beautiful Dreams") — a sorrowful aria as Violetta faced death in solitude.
Alfredo returned, embracing Violetta in her final moments. Verdi's music turned tender and warm — love, at last, redeemed, if only for a fleeting instant.
The Ho Guom Opera House resounded with endless applause. La Traviata came to a close, yet its melodies, tears, and emotions lingered deeply in every soul.
The return of La Traviata not only rekindled Hanoi's love for opera but also continued the journey of spreading “the sounds of excellence," with ROX Group as one of the key partners. ROX Group believes that art is the language of the soul — a bridge that connects communities and spreads the beauty of humanistic values.