Aida Garifullina takes to the stage as Violetta in Royal Opera House’s La Traviata

This highly anticipated revival of Richard Eyre’s opulent production runs from September 7 to 21. Garifullina’s portrayal of Violetta marks her return to London, following her spectacular performance at the BBC’s Doctor Who Prom.

Garifullina’s portrayal of Violetta marks her return to London, following her spectacular performance at the BBC’s Doctor Who Prom alongside the London Philharmonic Choir and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Coming off the heels of this acclaimed Proms appearance, where she enchanted audiences with her remarkable voice, Garifullina continues to solidify her reputation as one of the world’s leading sopranos.

“Soprano Aida Garifullina lent her gorgeously bell-like tones to provide that touch of the ethereal,” noted Music OHM.

Broadway World added: “Aida Garifullina also gave some wonderful performances across the show, including the haunting ‘Vale Decem’ and the quietly uplifting ‘Abigail’s Song.’”

La Traviata will be conducted by Alexander Joel and Richard Hetherington, featuring two outstanding international casts: Francesco Demuro and Ismael Jordi as Alfredo Germont, with George Petean and Simon Keenlyside as Giorgio Germont. Barnaby Rea will take on the role of Doctor Grenvil in both casts.

The production boasts lavish designs by Bob Crowley and lighting by Jean Kalman, bringing Verdi’s timeless tragedy to life in a spectacle of seductive grandeur.

Garifullina is a regular guest at major opera houses and concert venues worldwide, including Covent Garden, La Scala in Milan, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Paris Opera, Arena di Verona, and the Salzburg Festival.

She has performed at globally significant events such as the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2018 Concert de Paris for Bastille Day, Proms in the Park, and 50 Years of Placido Domingo in Salzburg, as well as Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Celebration in Tuscany.

Her artistic range and mainstream appeal have been showcased in appearances like the Oscar-nominated Florence Foster Jenkins and the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with Robbie Williams.

Aida Garifullina’s return to Covent Garden in La traviata will be followed by leading roles as Juliette in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette in Berlin and Tatyana in Eugene Onegin at La Scala.

As Violetta, Garifullina will perform some of opera’s most beloved arias, including "Ah, fors’è lui" and "Sempre libera", bringing her signature emotional depth and technical mastery to the role.