"라 트라비아타" is an opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi that premiered in 1853. The story is based on the novel "La Dame aux Camélias" by Alexandre Dumas fils and follows the tragic love affair between Violetta Valéry, a courtesan, and Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. Set in Paris, the opera explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations. Violetta's struggle with her past and her desire for a genuine relationship with Alfredo ultimately leads to heart-wrenching consequences, making "La Traviata" a poignant and enduring work in the operatic repertoire.