La Traviata, Wooburn Festival

A dynamic, contemporary take on Verdi’s classic tale of love and loss featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time. Barefoot Opera brings a fresh, youthful take to Verdi’s classic tale, with physical theatre, movement and stripped-back staging, whilst the performers are accompanied by a small group of musicians on piano, clarinet, double bass and accordion, collectively known as the Barefoot Band.

A production for newcomers to opera as much as opera lovers, the outstanding international cast, including rising star Turkish soprano Beren Kader Fidan as Violetta, will perform alongside singers from community choirs, schools and colleges from across Kent, Sussex and London.

Verdi’s opera pulls at the heart strings with its extraordinary music, and touching on themes of envy, hypocrisy and toxic masculinity. It is as relevant today as it ever was. Contrasting party scenes with tender intimate moments, this is a must-see opera event.

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