Double opera bill for Moldovan soprano
FOR acclaimed Moldovan soprano, Maria Tsonina, performing opera all over Europe is a passion and an all-consuming way of life. She stars as Violetta in Ellen Kent’s touring productions of Verdi’s La Traviata at the Cork Opera House on Apr 3 and as Muzetta in Puccini’s La Boheme at the venue on Apr 4-5. These productions feature the Ukrainian National Opera of Kharki with international soloists, a chorus and a full orchestra.
La Traviata, based on a true story, tells the tragic and passionate tale of the consumptive Violetta. One of its highlights is Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera.
