La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. Short summary

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At her salon, Violetta Valerie decides to host a soiree. There she meets Alfred Germain, where he makes a positive impression on the girl. Alfred has been in love with Viola for a year.

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Violetta Valerie throws a party at her salon. Many of the girls she knows were invited. But there was a place at the event for new acquaintances for the organizer of the evening.

This acquaintance turned out to be an acquaintance with Alfred Germain. Alfred has not been in Paris long, but he already impresses the woman better than her former and current lovers, among whom are representatives of high society.

However, the young man has been in love with her for a year. But the age difference does not allow Viola to perceive Alfred as a full-fledged other half. During the party, Alfred makes a toast to love.

But a coughing fit pushes Violetta away. Immediately after, he follows her. Already alone, he declares his love to the woman. Alfred also wants to persuade Violetta to stop prostitution. Violetta replies that she does not know how to love and it would be better for him to find another soul mate.

Emotional, the courtesan gives the Frenchman a camellia flower.