Lauren Flanigan returned to Seattle Opera for a psychologically intense portrayal of one of opera's most beloved heroines. Gordon Hawkins turned in a fine performance in one of the great Verdi baritone roles.

Lauren Flanigan (Violetta) and Gordon Hawkins (Germont) in Verdi’s La traviata, 1996 © Jeffree Luke


Paul Charles Clarke (Alfredo) and Lauren Flanigan (Violetta) in Verdi’s La traviata, 1996 © Jeffree Luke

Gordon Hawkins (Germont) and Paul Charles Clarke (Alfredo) in Verdi’s La traviata, 1996 © Jeffree Luke

Paul Charles Clarke (Alfredo) and Lauren Flanigan (Violetta) in Verdi’s La traviata, 1996 © Jeffree Luke

Lauren Flanigan (Violetta) in Verdi’s La traviata, 1996 © Jeffree Luke