7:00 PM
La traviata
Opera by Giuseppe Verdi
Prague State Opera
approx. 3 hours | Opera and Ballet | Available

Date: | June 08, 2025 | 19:00 (Sun) |
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Venue: | Prague State Opera |
Duration: | approx. 3 hours |
Intermission: | Yes |
Status: | Available |
Reviews: | (60) |
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Giuseppe Verdi´s La Traviata is one of the most famous operas
Italian original version with Czech and English surtitles
Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata is based on Alexandre Dumas’s novel La Dame aux camelias, about the famous courtesan and idol of Parisian society in the 1840s. It is in fact the very first significant opera to a contemporary social theme. La Traviata is currently one of the most popular Prague Opera titles and has been performed to great acclaim abroad too (including Japan, 2007).
In Prague (in the opera house, today´s State Opera), the opera has been staged since the very beginning of its existence, when it took over the production from the German Estates Theatre. The opera primarily afforded the opportunity to host celebrated foreign singers, including the legendary Australian soprano Nellie Melby (18 April 1900).
The most recent production was undertaken in 2006 by a foreign team headed by the French stage director Arnaud Bernard, with the music being explored by the Italian conductor Enrico Dovico.
Performing:
Soloists of the State Opera
State Opera Orchestra
State Opera Chorus
Our experience:
We saw the opera in October 2022 and we were thrilled. Perfect performance of Peter Berger and Jana Sibera as Alfredo and Violetta (note there are alternations). Couldn´t fault it. The orchestra was superb as well as the stage setting (very simple which allowed us to fully concentrate on the performances). Standing ovation in the end was well deserved.
Important:
- The purchased tickets cannot be returned or exchanged.
- There is a screen with subtitles on each seat.
- No discounts are provided.
- Theatre is a cultural institution. Please respect the common principles of appropriate behaviour and clothing.
- Two 20 min. intermissions
- The program may be subject to change.
- The price includes service fee of 3,7 € (100,- CZK)

Prague State Opera
Address: | Wilsonova 4 , Praha 1 |
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Capacity: | 989 |
Type: | Theatre |
Winter heating: | Yes |
Wheelchair access: | Yes |
Prague State Opera is one of the most important music scenes in Europe & one of the stages of The National Theatre
Visit the recently re-opened and newly refurbished grand opera house with a noteworthy history where many world renown artists have worked here making each performance a prime cultural event.
History:
This Neo-classical edifice was built in 1883 by the German Theatre Association as a reaction of German minority in Prague to the opening of the Prague National Theatre. As the New German Theatre it soon gained international acclaim for its inovative repertoire and artistic leadership including such names as Angelo Neumann, Alexander Zemlinski or Georg Szell.
Nowadays, famous operas, as well as pieces unjustly overlooked or unknown in the Czech Republic are introduced in the State Opera gaining the theatre a reputation of one of the best European scenes where you can enjoy watching mainly opera and ballet performances.
How to get there:
- Accessibility by public transport:
metro A (green line) or C (red line) - Muzeum station - Nearest car parking:
Garage Museum, Wilsonova 732/6, Prague 1
Please note:
- There is a screen with subtitles on each seat.
Dagmar Edwards | March 19, 2025 | 19:00 (Wed)
What a pleasant surprise to have the opportunity to buy last-minute ticket for La Traviata at the State opera in Prague. The building has great history, the cast and the ensemble was absolutely high-quality. I’m very excited I was able to go.
Rosa María Simón Gallego | March 14, 2025 | 19:00 (Fri)
The Opera is wonderful. Highly recommended.
CYRILLE FAURE | March 14, 2025 | 19:00 (Fri)
Dragan Zafirovski | February 13, 2025 | 19:00 (Thu)
Absolutely amazing. This is the best "La traviata" I have ever attended to.
Isabelle royer | February 13, 2025 | 19:00 (Thu)
Outstanding performance. Excellent singers and orchestra. We had a wonderful evening
Mia Zeidan | January 29, 2025 | 19:00 (Wed)
Pawel Finkielman | January 17, 2025 | 19:00 (Fri)
The acoustics were top notch with sensible balanced music and singing voices so you could really enjoy the songs. In particular, it was a pleasure to hear Zuzana Markova sing Violetta, Alejandro Del Angel sing Alfredeo and not least Svatopluk Sem as Giorgio. The only thing that could be better was the scenography itself, which was extremely spartan. But all in all a nice experience.
James Nelson-Parker | December 26, 2024 | 17:00 (Thu)
Absolutely fabulous
CAROLE FEUILLET | December 26, 2024 | 17:00 (Thu)
Tufan Bilgin | October 24, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Good performance of "La Traviata". But the stage can be organized better.
Emil Goldstein | October 24, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Cecily Dean | June 07, 2024 | 19:00 (Fri)
The production and singing were excellent and we really enjoyed La Traviata. The dressing of everyone in either black or white was dramatic but a bit of colour does entertain the eye!
Giovana Lupo | June 07, 2024 | 19:00 (Fri)
Espetacular!
Marilyne St-Georges | June 07, 2024 | 19:00 (Fri)
I absolutely loved the gorgeous theatre! My first opera in Europe! The music and singing were beautiful 🤩. I’m going to Adriane auf Naxos on Monday! Thank you 🙏
François Machenaud | May 30, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Christoph Wagner | May 30, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Auführung Inszenierung, Bühnenbild, Orchester und alle Stimmen super. War ein Highlight und die Reise von München nach Prag absolut wert.
Thomas Nilsson | May 30, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Lara Plokhaar | May 15, 2024 | 20:00 (Wed)
Wow!!! Great performance. Both orchestra and singers. Phenomenal.
muriel cailhol | May 10, 2024 | 19:00 (Fri)
moment magique
BRIAN WALLACE | March 13, 2024 | 19:00 (Wed)
Visual and musical treat.
SEVİLAY ERGÜDEN | March 13, 2024 | 19:00 (Wed)
Excellent
Anne-Gaëlle Planson | January 04, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Clément REBUFFAT | January 04, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Bertrand Arnolin | January 04, 2024 | 19:00 (Thu)
Très bons chanteurs mais rôles peu incarnés particulièrement Violetta.
Phillipa Suarez | December 28, 2023 | 19:00 (Thu)
We had a wonderful evening at the Prague State Opera. The performance on stage was magnificent, in a modern, spare and very interesting stage setting which left plenty of room for the stars to act their parts. The orchestra and direction were outstanding.
BILLAUDOT ERIC | December 20, 2023 | 19:00 (Wed)
Très bon moment : interprètes de qualité, orchestre impeccable, réalisation tr§s cohérente. Un régal
Sirarpi Grigoryan | December 15, 2023 | 19:00 (Fri)
As they say, Bellisimo !!!
Antonia Grifo | November 04, 2023 | 19:00 (Sat)
This was our second visit to Prague and on both visits we attended an opera at the Prague State Opera. Every aspect of the performance of La Traviata was captivating! Booking online was convenient and easy and although the house sold out we were still able to obtain seats a few days before the performance. The tickets are inexpensive and within anyone's budget, the acoustics are wonderful, and the venue is small giving the entire house an intimate musical experience. We would never miss the experience if we were in Prague and would attend whatever was being performed!
Pascal de DURAND de PREMOREL | October 26, 2023 | 19:00 (Thu)
Magnifique interprétation de La Traviata. Les artistes sont heureux d'être sur scène et ils nous le partagent bien.
Claire Dervishaj | October 26, 2023 | 19:00 (Thu)
Opéra impressionnant, joué par des artistes exceptionnels. Un spectacle de grande qualité !
Viktor Adrian Roman | October 17, 2023 | 19:00 (Tue)
Insgesamt ein sehr gelungener Abend. Solisten Top. Das Haus traumhaft, nur leider beim Orchester gibt es noch genug Luft nach oben. Ich habe als Profi Musiker vom Orchester mehr erwartet.
Joan Dilakian | October 06, 2023 | 19:00 (Fri)
We loved our night at the opera! The performance of La Traviata was first-rate and the opera house itself is gorgeous. Many of the spectators were formally dressed, adding to the elegant atmosphere. As a group of five, we had our own box with an excellent view of both the stage and the orchestra. Don't miss it!
Pedro Moreira | October 06, 2023 | 19:00 (Fri)
Julius Wlaschin | October 06, 2023 | 19:00 (Fri)
The Opera / performers was outstanding. We couldn’t be more happy.
Claes Gejrot | October 06, 2023 | 19:00 (Fri)
David Packwood | September 27, 2023 | 19:00 (Wed)
On the whole this was a very good production. We particularly liked the young Italian tenor in the role of Alfredo. Some bits I didn’t get: why were all the guests in the opening party scene dressed in black and only Violetta wearing white? Why were the gypsy dancers in the later party scene substituted for ‘ladies of the night’ wearing skimpy, very revealing outfits? In the last scene Violetta is usually depicted dying in bed but we see her sleeping on the floor, with the only other piece of furniture being a chair. Small changes but they didn’t add anything, so why?
Gerhard Barth | September 27, 2023 | 19:00 (Wed)
anne Madde | September 10, 2023 | 19:00 (Sun)
Excellent performance
David Hawkins | September 03, 2023 | 19:00 (Sun)
Excellent performance
Eriko Kishi | September 03, 2023 | 19:00 (Sun)
Zhen-Gang Wang | August 27, 2023 | 19:00 (Sun)
This was an excellent production, a minimalist more modern setting, but very well done. Beautiful singing by all the main voices. A highlight of my visit here in Prague!
Philippe MOMAS | April 19, 2023 | 19:00 (Wed)
Très beau spectacle. Juste un petit regret, j'aurai aimé avoir sur le tablette le texte dans la langue d'origine ( Italien) et la traduction.
Vittorio Perricone | April 19, 2023 | 19:00 (Wed)
Excellent edition, particularly the quality of the singers. Relatively austere production, which seems to be the way opera is presented nowadays. Overall a very good night at the opera and money well spent.
Richard Modry | April 19, 2023 | 19:00 (Wed)
Anna Cramer | March 29, 2023 | 19:00 (Wed)
Pleasure to listen and watch . Such amazing voices! Beautiful yet minimal choreography keeps your focus on the story and the art of opera. Lovely.
Milesa Caldovic | March 23, 2023 | 19:00 (Thu)
Patricia Colyer | March 23, 2023 | 19:00 (Thu)
A wonderful experience. The State Opera is a beautiful building to visit and the music was sublime. Both Orchestra and Singers gave fabulous performances and I especially admired the voice of Yaritza Veliz. My only disappointment was, as a collector of theatre and opera programmes, I couldn't find one! Thank you for such a memorable evening.
Marjaana Papula | March 23, 2023 | 19:00 (Thu)
The orchestra played a little too fast for the chorus.
Marie-Christine Autant-Mathieu | November 12, 2022 | 19:00 (Sat)
good evening
David McCartney | November 12, 2022 | 19:00 (Sat)
Our first ever opera and it was fantastic. The theatre is stunning and the translations into English a real bonus
Merita Aliu | October 16, 2022 | 19:00 (Sun)
the actors were amazing. very clear voices and unique performance. The stage design was also special and provided a good expression for various scenes.
Carol Kelly | October 11, 2022 | 19:00 (Tue)
The performance was wonderful, filled with emotion and drama. It was perfect.
Marcia McKenzie | October 11, 2022 | 19:00 (Tue)
The intimacy of the theatre enables the singers to reach the audience with great emotion and clarity of voice. The performers were superb in their roles. The orchestra was excellent as well. As a North American I find the applause hard on the hands.
Christian Hembo | September 03, 2022 | 19:00 (Sat)
fremragende opsætning af altid skønne La traviata i Pragtfulde omgivelser - Lucie Kankova gør det vidunderligt som Violette . tak for en dejligt aften hvor Prag viste sig fra sin bedste side med varme og hyggelig stemning
Danielle Martin | May 25, 2022 | 19:00 (Wed)
Jacqueline Passman | May 11, 2022 | 19:00 (Wed)
This is my favourite opera and I have seen it many times, but I was very disappointed with this production. Among many aspects I didn't like: the first act was very drab considering it was a party; very little was made of the Spanish dancers in the second part of Act 2; we could not hear Violetta reading the letter in the final act as she disappeared behind a screen and her voice couldn't be heard; I cannot understand why the poor girl who was dying couldn't have a bed and had to throw herself on the floor. It was a real pity that the technology for the English translation didn't work. I took my daughter to see this opera for her first time, and it would have made a huge difference for her enjoyment if the technology had worked.
Franck MEYER | December 26, 2021 | 19:00 (Sun)
Un grand moment passé avec de très belles voix et une très bonne mise en scène. Juste un petit regret sur des décors très simplistes.
Kyriaki Saiti | December 16, 2021 | 19:00 (Thu)
Georgios Stoupis | December 16, 2021 | 19:00 (Thu)
Marianne LE SOMMER | October 23, 2021 | 19:00 (Sat)
2h45 de pure magie dans un décor féérique... Je recommande sans hésitation.