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La Traviata, composed by Giuseppe Verdi with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, is a tragic opera set in Paris and follows the story of Violetta Valéry, a celebrated courtesan. At a lavish party, she meets Alfredo Germont, a young man who has admired her from afar. Touched by his sincerity and love, Violetta abandons her glamorous lifestyle and retreats to the countryside with him. Their happiness is short-lived, however, when Alfredo’s father, Giorgio Germont, secretly visits Violetta and urges her to end the relationship to preserve the family’s honor and secure his daughter’s future. Heartbroken, Violetta sacrifices her own happiness and leaves Alfredo without explaining the true reason.

Alfredo, unaware of his father’s intervention, is devastated by Violetta’s departure and publicly shames her at a party, only to later learn of her noble sacrifice. Stricken with remorse, he rushes to her side, but by then Violetta is gravely ill with tuberculosis. In a final reunion, the two lovers briefly rekindle their love, but it is too late—Violetta dies in Alfredo’s arms, a victim of society’s hypocrisy and moral rigidity.

The opera explores powerful themes such as the conflict between personal desire and social convention, the redemptive power of love, and the cruelty of sacrifice. Violetta’s journey from a figure of indulgence to one of profound emotional depth highlights issues of gender, class, and morality in 19th-century society. La Traviata remains one of the most moving portrayals of doomed love in the operatic canon, both for its emotional resonance and its searing social commentary.

This Oneida Community Mansion House Music Series Concert is made possible with support from Friends of Music and the Bryant Family Fund. More than just a band, Adam Ezra Group is a grassroots force of nature. Emerging from the underground Americana scene, this Northeast powerhouse has built a reputation not just on their music, but on the profound, soul-deep connection they forge with every audience. Their performances are legendary for their “genre-blending” versatility—evoking the grit of Springsteen, the infectious energy of Dave Matthews, and the social consciousness of Jackson Browne

"Not since Springsteen and Bono have I seen a lead singer with his talent and charisma."

— Jack Casey, former General Manager WERS radio in Boston

Event Details

Doors Open: 1:30 PM

Show Starts: 3:00 PM in the Big Hall

Parking: Free, behind the sales office at 181 Kenwood Ave.

Tickets

$25 – Members presale

$28 – Non-member presale

$30 – At the door

Complimentary self-guided museum tour and light beverages in the Lounge included with admission.

This Oneida Community Mansion House Music Series Concert is made possible with support from Friends of Music and the Bryant Family Fund.

All proceeds support the preservation of the Oneida Community Mansion House and its educational programs.

Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of the event.

The Mansion House may use photographs or video from this event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to this use. To opt out, please notify OCMH staff on-site.