As part of the International Opera Festival of Marbella, Giuseppe Verdi’s most loved opera, La Traviata, is being performed on August 15 at the Auditorio José Pernía Calderón. Organised by the Fundación José Banús y Pilar Calvo, the opera features the LGAM Leonor Gago Artist Management company in collaboration with the National Opera Theatre of Moldova, promising a wonderful evening of music and drama. La Traviata, a three-act opera with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, is based on Alexandre Dumas’ novel La Dame aux Camélias. Set in 19th-century Paris, it tells the poignant story of Violetta Valéry, a courtesan who falls in love with Alfredo Germont, only to face societal pressures and her own tragic illness. Known for its beautiful melodies, such as the brindisi “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” and Violetta’s heart-wrenching aria “Addio del passato,” the opera is a masterpiece of emotional depth and musical brilliance. The production will feature guest tenors Andrés Sánchez Jolglar, Nacho Guzmán Forginone, and Quintín Bueno, accompanied by the Moldova National Opera Orchestra under the direction of Nicolae Dohotaru. Tickets are priced between €30 and €40 from the box office or mientrada.janto.net. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of Verdi’s most beloved works in the heart of Marbella. The Auditorio José Pernía Calderón is in Parque Constitución, Marbella.