Sláva Daubnerová's Feminist 'La Traviata' Debuts at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

In August 2025, Sláva Daubnerová, a director from Slovakia born in 1980, will make her debut in Italy with a feminist take on Giuseppe Verdi's 'La Traviata' at the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, produced by the Opera di Roma. This interpretation emphasizes the connection between Violetta's physical ailments and her mental struggles. Daubnerová draws parallels between the concept of 'traviata' (fallen woman) and the ruins of Caracalla, symbolizing decay and mortality. The production features a dystopian set designed by Alexandre Corazzola, costumes by Kateřina Hubená, choreography by Ermanno Sbezzo, and lighting by Alessandro Carletti. A striking highlight in the third act includes a massive female bust that symbolizes Violetta's sanctuary. The cast features Corinne Winters, Hasmik Torosyan, Piotr Buszewski, among others, with Francesco Lanzillotta as the conductor.