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.

Top Cast

Anna Moffo

Violetta Valery

Gino Bechi

Giorgio Germont

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Franco Bonisolli

Alfredo Germont

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Mafalda Micheluzzi

Flora Bervoix

Afro Poli

Dr. Grenvil

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Glauco Scarlini

Gastone, Viscount of Letorières

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Arturo La Porta

Baron Douphol

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Gianna Lollini

Annina

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Athos Cesarini

Giuseppe

Maurizio Piacenti

Marquis d'Obigny

Daniela Igliozzi