LA TRAVIATA Moffo, Bonisolli, Bechi (1968) (DVD)

The role of Violetta in La Traviata is one which Verdi might well have composed with Anna Moffo in mind. Possessing a singular beauty of voice and appearance, the soprano succeeds brilliantly in fulfilling the composer’s difficult musical and dramatic demands. It is especially fortunate that Miss Moffo’s celebrated portrayal has been captured in Mario Lanfranchi’s cinematic treatment, a sumptuously beautiful and emotionally powerful film. In Italian, with optional English subtitles. Color, 113 minutes, 4:3, All regions LA TRAVIATA Music by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, after the play La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas fils Film: Italy, 1968 Director: Mario Lanfranchi Cast: Violetta - Anna Moffo Alfredo - Franco Bonisolli Giorgio Germont - Gino Bechi Flora Bervoix - Mafalda Micheluzzi Marquis d'Obigny - Maurizio Piacenti Baron Douphol - Arturo La Porta Gastone - Glauco Scarlini Annina - Gianna Lollini Doctor Grenvil - Afro Poli Giuseppe - Athos Cesarini Orchestra and Chorus of the Rome Opera House Giuseppe Patanè, conductor