Becoming Traviata

Follow superstar Soprano Natalie Dessay as she prepares for the role of a lifetime, La traviata’s tragic heroine, Violetta.

This intimate documentary takes you behind the scenes with Dessay and acclaimed French director Jean-François Sivadier as they work side by side to tirelessly craft and mold a modern setting of Verdi’s masterpiece, La traviata, for the prestigious Festival d’Aix-en Provence. They are joined by the London Symphony Orchestra, the Estonian Philharmonic Choir, expert lighting technicians, and imaginative set designers who help bring their extraordinary vision to life.