Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra LA TRAVIATA – 9-10 December 2026

LA TRAVIATA Giuseppe Verdi Celebrating 20 years of Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation One of the most moving operas of the Romantic repertoire, Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata comes to life in a fully staged production by the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, presented through an imaginative and innovative directorial vision by Egli Spyridaki, under the Artistic Direction of Yiorgos Kountouris. The production brings together an outstanding cast of Cypriot opera artists, combining the experience of acclaimed performers with the freshness and enthusiasm of emerging talents. The leading roles are performed by the rising, exceptionally gifted soprano Eleni Charalambous, the distinguished tenor Christos Delizonas and the internationally acclaimed Cypriot baritone Kyros Patsalides. The choral parts are performed by the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir under the direction of Loizos Loizou, while the Nicosia Youth Ballet also joins the production, adding a further dimension of movement and theatrical expression. An ambitious production, La Traviata promises to transport audiences into a world of passion, sacrifice, and profound emotion, offering an unforgettable experience both for devoted opera lovers and for those discovering the magic of opera for the very first time. Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave Artistic Director: Yiorgos Kountouris Stage Director: Egli Spyridaki Vocal Consultant: Kyros Patsalides Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir (Choirmaster: Loizos Loizou) With the participation of Lefkosia Youth Ballet Elena Maxouti, choreography Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Yiorgos Kountouris, conductor CAST Violetta: Eleni Charalambous Alfredo: Christos Delizonas Germont: Kyros Patsalides Flora: Diamando Christoforide Annina: Katerina Vassiliadou Barone: Yiorgo Ioannou Marchese: Miguel Antonio Lemus Payiatsou Dottore: Kyriakos Sofocleous Gastone: Antonis Onoufriou PRODUCTION TEAM Set Designer / Costume Designer: Micaella Kasinou Lighting De