La Traviata / Opera Caledonia

Violetta Valry, a Parisian courtesan abandons her former life after falling in love with a young nobleman, but social convention and family pressure soon force their separation.

As her health deteriorates, she makes a final sacrifice to protect his future, leading to a brief reunion marked by reconciliation and loss.

One of Verdis most powerful and best-known scores, this tragedy has also inspired countless retellings including cult favourite films Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge!.This semi-staged concert performance in the glorious surroundings of Barwhillanty Estate, will feature American soprano Kira Kaplan, Scottish tenor Robert Forrest and Armenian baritone Arshak Kuzikyan, under the musical direction of celebrated Sicilian conductor Maestro Leonardo Catalanotto.

An optional pre-performance supper will be available from 6.00pm.Full details, including tickets for performance and supper: www.barwhillantyestate.co.uk.We felt privileged to be part of the audience of such a magical experience. (Anush Hovhannisyan - An Evening of Opera & Song) : Edinburgh Music Review