Alfredo accepts the invitation and sings an impassioned tribute to beauty and love. Violetta’s lover Baron Douphol is angered by the conversation and refuses to propose a toast when invited to by Gastone. Gastone arrives and presents his friend, Alfredo Germont, telling Violetta that Alfredo has long been a silent admirer, calling every day during her illness to ask about her.
Alfredo is remorse-stricken.A party is taking place at the home of Violetta Valéry, the most famous courtesan in all of Paris. Only he truly understands the scene he beholds, but he cannot speak of it. He hurls insults at Violetta and throws his money at her: “You are all my witnesses that I have hereby paid her!” Violetta faints in Flora’s arms. Alfredo flings the doors wide and calls everyone in. She fears the Baron will challenge him to a duel. As the guests go into dinner, Violetta slips away to meet Alfredo and begs him to leave. He sits down immediately to gamble, intending to win enough to buy back what Violetta has sold. An enraged Alfredo finds the invitation to Flora’s and rushes off to Paris.Īt Flora’s ball, everyone wonders what has become of Violetta and Alfredo. Alfredo returns to find his father waiting for him, urging him to return home to Provence. When Germont leaves, she writes a note to the Baron telling him she will meet him at her friend Flora’s soirée that evening. Violetta tells Germont how ill she is and how much she needs Alfredo, but she agrees to make the sacrifice.
He asks Violetta to leave Alfredo so that his daughter can organize a proper marriage. She is shocked to learn that he is Giorgio Germont, Alfredo’s father. A visitor is announced, who she expects will be her business agent. She has been selling her jewels to maintain their lifestyle. She and Alfredo are happier than either has ever been. Violetta has left Paris for a bucolic idyll.
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