The sultry atmosphere of intoxicating parties, an unbridled life of luxury, sparkling champagne – and a slow but lethal illness.

This was what existence was like for the "lady of the camellias" before her true love walked into her life.

La traviata – The fallen woman. The truly sensational theme swept through the art of the 19th century, making a stunningly beautiful Parisian courtesan named Violetta Valéry into one of Verdi’s most famous heroines.

Place: Opera House Budapest

Address: 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22