A great opera character sings a false note.
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When Verdi's opera La Traviata, or The Fallen Woman, premiered in 1853, audiences cried over the story of Violetta, the original hooker with a heart of gold. But as Eric Molinsky reports, in some ways it's harder and harder for modern audiences to connect with the choices La Traviata's heroine made.
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Piece Description
When Verdi's opera La Traviata, or The Fallen Woman, premiered in 1853, audiences cried over the story of Violetta, the original hooker with a heart of gold. But as Eric Molinsky reports, in some ways it's harder and harder for modern audiences to connect with the choices La Traviata's heroine made.
Broadcast History
Produced for Studio 360
Timing and Cues
Host intro included
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude, Sempre libera, Avrem lieta di maschere la notte and Dammi tu forza | Anna Moffo, etc | La Traviata. | RCA | 1960 | 06:00 |
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