La traviata - Brindisi aka The Drinking Song (The Royal Opera)

Saimir Pirgu, Venera Gimadieva and The Royal Opera Chorus sing La traviata's famous drinking song.

‘A toast to the pleasures of life!’ – so sings Violetta, her new admirer Alfredo and her party guests in the opening scene of Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata. But beneath the surface glamour of Violetta’s Parisian life run darker undercurrents: her doomed love for Alfredo and the tensions the lovers encounter when they break society’s conventions. La traviata, based on Alexandre Dumas fils’s play La Dame aux camélias, is one of Verdi’s most popular operas, combining drama, profound emotion and wonderful melodies.

Richard Eyre’s classic production conveys the indulgent social whirl of 19th-century Paris. It provides a vivid setting for Verdi’s tuneful score, which includes such favourites as Violetta’s introspective ‘Ah fors’è lui’ and ecstatic ‘Sempre libera’; the duet ‘Pura siccome un angelo’ as Giorgio Germont begs Violetta to leave Alfredo; and ‘Parigi, o cara’, in which the lovers poignantly imagine a life that will never be theirs. The role of Violetta (the ‘fallen woman’ of the title) is one of Verdi’s most complex and enduring characters.

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[helenchelmicka]

The classiest way to say "Let's all get wasted!" 😂😂😂 One of my fave arias!

[greyfells]

This song is one of the best showcases of how the Italian language can be beautiful.

[amyleigh]

Never thought I'd see the day when a bunch of random commenters on the internet would know more about singing than professional opera singers! Please guys... when you make your professional debuts and are invited onstage at the Royal Opera, do invite me! I look forward to seeing how much better you all do.

[reignv]

came for her dress stayed for her voice

[JuanCarlos-bord]

this duet would make anyone fall in love with the art of opera ... !⚘⚘⚘

[noahstrube]

Being in this opera has ruined alcoholism. I can't drink anything without bursting into "LIBIAMO"

[Mike-lkrz]

You guys have amazing voices seriously.I love the performance.

[ЗинаидаЗейналова-дй]

Это моя самая любимая опера. Могу слушать её в любом исполнении бесконечно! Браво великому Верди!

[ruthofzion]

I seen this production live and it was absolutely breathtaking, l Pirgu and Gimadieva were wonderful in their roles

[clausesanta]

Another marvelous work by Venera Gimadieva. While performance in 2014 was in contemporary style, this was closer to traditional; when the opera was firstly introduced by Verdi. To me, both are great! 👏👏👏

[zbigniewlipski]

Jedna z najbardziej popularnych arii operowych. Chętnie słuchana.

[kahnnguyen]

What a performance. Thank you for such an exquisite scene.

[fredojoaquim]

Lovely operatic duet. Magical voices and music.😻

[fradenX]

next time at a house party, i'm gonna break into this song 😂

[HollywoodFan]

❤ Grandioso, bellissimo, e spectacolare !

[ЛисенаЛи]

It is beautiful song in the world!! Classic music forever. This is my love music

[SDNDANFORD]

For My Aunt Laly . Always Likes Opera . RIP.

[Cerise]

He's so handsome and she, so beautiful. This is a goddamn masterclass of casting and talent. Once again the Royal Opera is my favorite.

[fredojoaquim]

Ah. the famous Brindisi of La Traviata. Excellent incipt.