Opera

Good morning everyone!
My today's post will be dedicated to the opera of the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi
which is called "Traviata". 
To begin with, last November, I saw the previous classical performance, which had been staged at The Opera and Ballet theatre for a very long time, that is why I have the unique opportunity to compare these two shows. So, let's start with the advantages. It is pretty modernized: from costumes to set design. And in my point of view this adaptation is created for the new generation. The main ADVANTAGE is the music(it is eternal!). And now let's concentrate on the disadvantages. I am not a huge fan of modernized performances, that is why I prefer the previous version of "Traviata". During the first two acts of the performance it felt as if I was sitting at home, watching some soap opera. I was impressed not by the tragic story itself, but by the marvellous voices of the performers( they touched me to the core) and I nearly burst out crying! But, let's come back to the disadvantages, in my opinion, because of the modernization, the story has lost its romance and beauty, which was the highlight of the opera, and as it is related to a certain epoch, it is very difficult to stage it in a contemporary way. But, frankly speaking I was pretty surprised by the two final acts, which I think were made in a classical way and reminded me of the previous version)
So, in the end I would like to add, that it is a must-see for people who are fond of everything new)