Violetta meets Alfredo and quickly falls for him. After the lovers run away together, they live in bliss for a short time. However, Alfredo's father, Giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned that Violetta's bad reputation will affect the marriage prospects of Alfredo's sister. Violetta reluctantly leaves Alfredo, but his love is so strong that it leads him to actions that have tragic consequences.

• Deutsche Grammophon
• Teresa Stratas
• Plácido Domingo
• Cornell MacNeil
• Allan Monk
• Axelle Gall
• Pina Cei
• Maurizio Barbacini
• James Levine