Carol Vaness made the 1988 production of Verdi's classic
La Traviata one not to forget. Joined by Barry McCauley, this production cemented the opera as a favorite with Seattle Opera fans.

Carol Vaness (Violetta) and Barry McCauley (Alfredo) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay

Barry McCauley (Alfredo) and Carol Vaness (Violetta) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay

Carol Vaness (Violetta) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay

John Brandstetter (Germont) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay

Carol Vaness (Violetta) and Steven Tachell (Doctor Grenvil) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay

Carol Vaness (Violetta) and Barry McCauley (Alfredo) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay

Carol Vaness (Violetta) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay

Barry McCauley (Alfredo) and Carol Vaness (Violetta) in Verdi’s La Traviata, 1988. ©Matthew McVay