OFA#4 LA TRAVIATA

Episode 4 of the OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin podcast, hosted by Society Bytes Radio, titled "OFA#4 LA TRAVIATA" was published on May 6, 2019 and runs 58 minutes.

May 6, 2019 ·58m · OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin

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Episode Description

Monday 9 pm & Wednesday 2 pmThe courtesan VIoleta, falls in love with Alfredo,

and leaves her rich patron, the Baron.

After 3 months living together, Alfredo’s father appears and persuades Violeta to end the relationship.

Later ravaged by tuberculosis, Alfredo returns

to her deathbed, begging forgiveness, and promising to renew their love, but it is too late and she dies in his arms

Longtime friends and opera lovers Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin want YOU to become an opera fan! In this introductory series, we will present the plots of popular operas along with their musical highlights. We will provide insight to help you appreciate singers and singing in general. You will also learn about the musical style of great composers. All you need to get started is love of the human voice and a great tune.

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