Overview

Soprano Anna Moffo stars as winsome courtesan Violetta Valery -- who tries to protect her rash lover, Alfredo, even if it means lying and breaking his heart -- in this 1968 version of composer Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece. Recorded at the Rome Opera House with renowned conductor Giuseppe Patanè leading the orchestra and chorus, the production also stars Gino Bechi as Alfredo's angst-ridden father.

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Cast

Anna Moffo

Violetta Valery

Gino Bechi

Giorgio Germont

Afro Poli

Dr. Grenvil

Maurizio Piacenti

Marquis d'Obigny

Daniela Igliozzi