剧情简介：

故事发生于19世纪巴黎城中名妓维奥莱塔与阿尔弗雷多相爱，并希望以此摆脱过去的生活。但他们的爱情遭到阿尔弗雷多的父亲亚芒的反对与干扰。维奥莱塔不得已回到以前的相好杜费尔男爵那里。阿尔弗莱德以为维奥莱塔背叛了自己，当众羞辱了维奥莱塔。在维奥莱塔病重时，阿尔弗雷多和父亲对自己的行为做了忏悔，倾诉了对这位不幸女子的钦佩心情。但这已为时太晚，维奥莱塔在爱人的怀中死去。

ACT I
Violetta Valery, an ambitious courtesan, throws a lavish reception fora group of Parisian connoisseurs. Alfredo Germont, a handsome young manfrom a wealthy family, is amongst the guests. He is mesmerized byVioletta’s beauty and as the reception comes to an end confesses hislove to her. Violetta is stunned. She tells Alfredo about herreputation and explains that a long-lasting relationship will beimpossible. But after the guests depart Violetta begins to wonderwhether Alfredo could be the man she loves for the rest of her life.

ACT II
Violetta and Alfredo are in the French countryside. They are in love.Alfredo is unaware that Violetta has sacrificed all of her savings soshe could afford their trip. Alfredo temporarily leaves and his father,Giorgio, appears begging Violetta to walk away from his son. Hestresses that because of her reputation her relationship with Alfredowill always be questioned. Giorgio also makes it clear that his familywill never accept Violetta. The beautiful courtesan is heartbroken. Sheleaves a note for Alfredo explaining her sudden decision to part waysnot mentioning Giorgio’s wish.

Violetta is back escorting affluent men. She is in a forcedrelationship with Baron Douphol. Alfredo appears and takes a seat at alarge gaming table where Barone Douphol, Violetta, and other guestshave been playing cards. Violetta attempts to discretely tell Alfredoto leave. Enraged he humiliates her in front of everyone. BaroneDouphol challenges Alfredo to a duel.

ACT III
Violetta is dying. Giorgio sends a letter explaining that Alfredo haswon the duel. He also reveals that his son has found the truth aboutVioletta’s shocking decision to leave. When Alfredo and his ruefulfather finally appear at Violetta’s bed she could barely breathe.Shortly after she dies in Alfredo’s hands.