The Atlanta Opera, “a powerhouse in the Atlanta arts scene” (ArtsATL), opens its 2025-26 mainstage season with Giuseppe Verdi’s opera La traviata, a heartbreaking tale of love, sacrifice, and society’s judgment. From the instantly recognizable “Libiamo” to the showpiece aria “Sempre libera,” this grand opera tells the story of Violetta, who leaves the life of a courtesan for love, but then must sacrifice that love for family. Whether told in books (Lady of the Camellias), movies (Pretty Woman), or musicals (Moulin Rouge), the idea of two people from very different backgrounds and social arenas falling in love and making it last has captivated audiences through the ages.
“We are excited to bring back Francesca Zambello's sumptuous production featuring some of the most dazzling voices of our time — soprano Mané Galoyan, tenor Long Long, and baritone Anthony Clark Owens. Of particular note is the debut of Evan Rogister on the podium. This promises to be a terrific run,” said Tomer Zvulun, The Atlanta Opera’s Carl W. Knobloch Jr. General & Artistic Director. Mane Galoyan as Violetta in "La traviata".
Rogister, the principal conductor of Washington National Opera, is known as a versatile and eclectic conductor. His talents range from Mozart to Wagner to Terence Blanchard, with performances at elite opera houses around the world. Galoyan, called “magnificently dazzling”, stars as Violetta opposite Long, remembered for “a golden sound,” as Alfredo, the young heir who falls for her. Galoyan, last in The Atlanta Opera’s 2023 production of Don Giovanni, and Long, who sang Rodolfo opposite Gabrielle Reyes in The Atlanta Opera’s 2024 production of La bohème, will be joined by Evans in his house debut. Evans, lauded as “warm-toned, vivacious, and humane” by the San Francisco Chronicle, will sing the role of Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s father.
PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3:00 pm
TICKETS:
Ticket prices start at $35 and are available now at
Atlantaopera.org or by calling 404-881-8885. Discounts are available for students, young professionals, veterans, and groups.
LOCATION:
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339.
LIVESTREAM:
The Friday, Nov. 14 performance of La traviata will be livestreamed by The Atlanta Opera Film Studio. Offered FREE with email registration, the livestream starts with a pre-show at 6:30 p.m. EST followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. The livestream will be available internationally at stream.atlantaopera.org.
About The Atlanta Opera:
Hailed by The New York Times for “Bringing Opera Back from the Brink,” The Atlanta Opera’s mission is to break the boundaries of opera to create exceptional experiences for audiences everywhere. Founded in 1979, the company has grown to achieve “Tier One” status (Opera America) in 2024 and works with world-renowned singers, conductors, directors, and designers who seek to enhance the art form. Under the leadership of internationally recognized stage director and Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun, The Atlanta Opera expanded from three to four mainstage productions at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and launched the acclaimed “Discoveries” event series, as well as the innovative 96-Hour Opera Project. In recent years, the company has been named among the “Best of” by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was nominated in 2016 and 2023 for International Opera Awards. It also received ArtsATL’s 2019 Luminary Award for Community Engagement in recognition of its successful Veterans Program in partnership with the Home Depot Foundation, while the 2023 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities recognized the excellence of the 96-Hour Opera Project. In addition, The Atlanta Opera was featured in a 2018 Harvard Business School case study about successful organizational growth, and Zvulun presented a TEDx Talk at Emory University titled “The Ambidextrous Opera Company, or Opera in the Age of iPhones.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Atlanta Opera was one of the only companies in the world to create a full, alternative season, consisting of no fewer than 40 live performances in two different outdoor venues, including a revolutionary custom-designed circus tent. The critically acclaimed productions and concerts were streamed in HD on the newly created “Atlanta Opera Film Studio” streaming platform, which continues to allow The Atlanta Opera to reach a global audience. National media coverage of the “pandemic season” included features in the Wall Street Journal and on PBS NewsHour. Reflectiong on the company’s achievements over the past decade, Musical America declared, “The Atlanta Opera has arrived.” For more information, visit atlantaopera.org.
