Verdi: La Traviata - Brooks, Domingo, Cossa; F. Patanè. New York, 1967

La Traviata Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901) DESCRIPTION A 26-year-old Plácido Domingo is paired with the 34-year-old Patricia Brooks in this performance of Verdi’s La Traviata, giving the performance an interesting authenticity in that their actual ages nearly mirror the age difference between the characters. Domingo sings with his signature ardor, bringing an added lyrical sheen to Alfredo that would become more elusive as he ventured into heavier repertoire. Patricia Brooks perfectly conveys both the frailty and steely resolve of Violetta, dazzling equally in the florid and dramatic moments. CAST Violetta Valéry – Patricia Brooks Alfredo Germont – Plácido Domingo Giorgio Germont – Dominic Cossa Flora Bervoix – Muriel Costa-Greenspon Annina – Kay Creed Gastone – Nico Castel Barone Douphol – William Beck Dottor Grenvil – Edward Pierson Marchese d'Obigny – William Ledbetter Giuseppe – Richard Park Un Commissionario – Don Yule DETAILS Location: New York Date: October 23, 1967 Conductor: Franco Patanè Catalogue Number: OD 12410-2 Label: Opera Depot Number of Discs: 2 In Mono