Austin Opera - La Traviata brings Verdi's classic romance to Dell Hall in Austin. This is a heart-wrenching night at the opera, following the doomed love between a glamorous courtesan, Violetta, and a smitten young man, Alfredo, from the glittering salons of 19th-century Paris to a quiet countryside escape. Verdi's melodies are some of the most beloved in the operatic repertoire, so you'll hear famous music that has been stirring audiences for generations.