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