Reviews
Overview
Director Constantine Costi helms Verdi’s tragic masterpiece against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour, starring Stacey Alleaume as the doomed courtesan Violetta alongside dashing tenor Rame Lahaj as Alfredo. Brian Thomson’s vibrant set design features a showstopping Swarovski crystal chandelier suspended over a vast stage, perfectly evoking a whirlwind world of glamorous Parisian parties. Australian-Mauritian soprano Stacey Alleaume delivers a magnetic performance as Violetta, sharing an intense chemistry with Kosovo-born tenor Rame Lahaj as her passionate lover, Alfredo. Conductor Brian Castles-Onion expertly guides the orchestra through the effervescent drinking song ‘Brindisi’ and the soaring emotional heights of ‘Sempre Libera’, making this a truly unforgettable evening under the stars.
