Placido Domingo - La Traviata (1983) 2-LP Vinyl + BOOK • Opera Film Soundtrack

Catalog Number: 60267-1-T

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

AUTOGRAPHED by cast-member Geraldine Decker on back. 8-Page booklet included. Vinyl sides 1,2,4 play with occasional light-crackles, 3 plays nicely (play-graded). Double LP. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, discoloration spots (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeves are original (Elektra ads); both sleeves have two seams partially split. Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Openings are crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Act 1
• Act 2, Scene 1 (First Part)
• Act 2, Scene 1 (Conclusion)
• Act 2, Scene 2
• Act 3

About The Record:

La Traviata features Plácido Domingo as Alfredo Germont and Teresa Stratas as Violetta Valéry, recorded for Franco Zeffirelli’s acclaimed cinematic adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera. Conducted by James Levine with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, this Deutsche Grammophon release captures the lush, emotional depth of Verdi’s score, complementing the film’s lavish visuals and dramatic storytelling. Historically significant, the soundtrack showcases Stratas’ critically praised performance, earning her a Grammy nomination, and highlights Zeffirelli’s innovative approach to bringing opera to the screen. The album, tied to the 1982 film release, remains notable for its star-studded cast and its role in popularizing opera through cinema. While the soundtrack lacks conventional hit singles, arias like Libiamo ne’ lieti calici (the Brindisi) and Sempre libera are standout pieces, widely recognized and celebrated within the opera repertoire.