Rockdale Opera Company has been providing the highest quality
Opera, Light Opera and Gilbert and Sullivan productions at affordable prices since 1948.
Opera, Light Opera and Gilbert and Sullivan productions at affordable prices since 1948.
La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
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Rockdale Opera Company is excited to present Giuseppe Verdi's beautiful and timeless classic, La Traviata. Debuting in Venice in 1853, the opera is based on La Dame aux Camelias by Alexandre Dumas (fils) It follows the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in 19th century Paris and her ardent but doomed love affair with Alfredo, a young nobleman. From the infectious drinking song "Brindisi" and the joyous hedonism of Act I, to Violetta's heartbreak in Act II and the inevitable tragic ending, La Traviata continues to be one of the world's most-performed operas, for good reason - passionate and emotional music, glittering and glamorous settings and a story that tugs at the heart.
29th & 30th November, 6th & 7th December 2025 Rockdale Town Hall 448 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW |
CAST
VIOLETTA VALÉRY – Galatea Kneath FLORA BERVOIX – Lisa Munckton ALFREDO GERMONT – Daniel Verschuer GIORGIO GERMONT – Tristan Entwistle ANNINA – Nadia Cassidy GASTONE, Viscount of Letorières – Seungkwon Jang BARON DOUPHOL – Daniel Rae DOCTOR GRENVIL – Brett Crocker GIUSEPPE, servant to Violetta – Chengxi Feng SERVANT TO FLORA / MESSENGER – Dale Schilling 🎬 Director: Barry Ryan OAM 🎼 Musical Director: Dr. Steven Stanke |
SING WITH ROCKDALE OPERA 2025!
ROCKDALE OPERA COMPANY CO PATRONS DANIEL SUMEGI & JOSÉ CARBÓ
A message from Daniel Sumegi“As Australia’s oldest opera company, Rockdale Opera Company has provided a much needed platform for young aspiring professionals to ‘tread the boards’ alongside the people that make up the bulk of the company - the true opera lovers. I made my solo debut at Rockdale 31 years ago as Fiorello in The Barber of Seville alongside the beautiful Deborah Riedel. Having then sung in four other productions with ROC in my early days, I moved out into the wider vocal world - where I have proudly been singing professionally since 1988.
Rockdale Opera Company is very much a community organisation and has been generously supported by the Rockdale City Council for many generations.The word ‘Rockdale’ resonates so powerfully throughout the operatic family and I sincerely hope this invaluable cornerstone of our culture continues to flourish”. |
A message from José Carbó"As an up and coming singer, I was fortunate to have performed five roles with the company. Since establishing my professional career, I now consider it an honour and a responsibility to ensure there continues to be a platform which will enable the company to further prosper and adapt to the requirements and demands of present day live operatic entertainment. It is vital we succeed so future generations of singers can continue to have the opportunity and a platform where they can learn their trade and ply their craft and gain much needed and valuable performance experience, as I and all that came before me have had."
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