La Traviata (2024) / Katariina Fleming, Tamperelainen, 4/3/2024

Under Samuel Harjanne’s direction, the opera was reborn. In La Traviata, Harjanne has discovered a fresh perspective and a bold new confidence in the power of romantic love. La Traviata enchanted the opening night audience, who rewarded it with a standing ovation and shouts of “bravo.” This was the best La Traviata ever staged, surpassing every previous production I’ve seen. It is nearly perfect.