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S6 Ep4: BlinkOpera: La traviata with Anthony Clark Evans
Episode 4
Thursday, 6 November, 2025
Welcome to BlinkOpera, the Atlanta Opera’s bite-sized journey into the heart of great storytelling. In this episode, baritone Anthony Clark Evans guides us through the sweeping emotion and dramatic power of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata—one of the most beloved works in the operatic canon. Evans walks us into the glittering world of Parisian high society, where the radiant courtesan Violetta Valéry discovers a love that promises renewal yet demands impossible sacrifice. With warmth and insight, he unpacks the opera’s unforgettable moments: the effervescent brilliance of “Sempre libera,” the tenderness of Violetta and Alfredo’s countryside idyll, and the heartbreaking intensity of the final act. Whether you’re discovering La Traviata for the first time or returning to a longtime favorite, this quick dive illuminates why Verdi’s masterpiece continues to move audiences around the world. Let’s begin.
