Mar 6, 2023
March 6. 1853 the Verdi Opera „La Traviata” premiered in Teatro La Fenice. Here we see the original castlist from the first performances at The Metropolitan Opera 1883 short after the opening of the MET in the same year.
Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935) was the first Violetta in this Opera House. Until today this opera was played in 1051 performances with the MET Company.
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