It's long past the time you were invited, you're late
we were gambling at flora's and the hours flew by
flora, my dear friends, the evening
will be gayer now you're here
the cup that cheers...
- Can you enjoy yourself? - 1 mean to
I trust pleasure to soothe my misfortunes
yes, let life be filled with joy
my dear, you have another admirer: Alfredo germont
friends such as he are few
thank you, viscount, for this gift
my dear Alfredo!
How are you, Marquis?
Here friendship and pleasure go hand in hand
is everything ready?
Friends, be seated
let's relax and enjoy the party
it's true: Wine banishes our hidden cares
Let's relax and enjoy the party
- Alfredo thinks of you constantly - Are you joking?
When you were ll he came every day to ask after you
- stop it. I am nothing to him - I'm serious
is it true? I can't imagine why
- yes, it's true - Then I'm grateful
you never did as much for me, baron
I've only known you for a year
and he only a few minutes
you should have kept quiet
- I find that young man disagreeable - Well, I think he's charming
- are you going to remain silent? - Our hostess must draw him out
- like hebe, I'll pour the wine - May you have her immortality
raise your glasses
baron, can't you give us an address, a few words?
You, then - yes, a toast
- inspiration has left me - Is this not your forte”?
Would it please you?
Yes - yes?
You put heart into me
listen, now
listen to the poet
Let us drink from cups adorned by beauty
let the fleeting moment rejoice in pleasure
let us drink in the sweetness that love arouses
for a glance has conquered our hearts
as we drink we bring warmth to the kisses of love
I shall share my days of happiness in your company
in this world all is folly that is not pleasure
the pleasures of love are fleeting
like flowers, they cannot be enjoyed when they are dead
let us drink while a seductive voice draws us on
wine, song and laughter brighten the night hours
may the dawn find us in this paradise
- life lies in pleasure - When you are not in love
- I know nothing of that - Yet such is my fate
wine, song and laughter brighten the night hours
may the dawn find us in this paradise
- What's that? - Would you like to dance now?
A charming idea, we all accept
everyone... this way...
Oh!
- What's wrong? - It's nothing...
- What's upset you? - Let's goin
- oh, heavens! - Again!
- Are you in pain? - Heavens! What's the matter?
A moment of faintness. Please go ahead
I'll join you
if you say so
How pale I am
still here?
- Has your faintness passed? - I feel better
you'll kill yourself if you carry on you should take more care
how could 1?
If you were mine, I'd watch over you every day
what are you saying? No one looks after me
because no one in the world loves you...
- No one? - ..Except for me
how true, I had forgotten that great passion!
You're laughing have you no heart?
A heart? Yes, perhaps...
Why do you ask?
If you had, you wouldn't make fun of me
- are you serious? - I'm being honest
have you loved me for long?
Yes, for a year
like an otherworldly vision, you appeared, one happy day
Since that day I've lived for love
The love that is the heartbeat of the universe
Mysterious, exalted, both pleasure and pain
If that's true, keep away from me, since I can only offer friendship
I cannot love, or endure heroic passion
I am simple and straightforward you must look for someone else
you'll have no trouble forgetting me
What the devil are you up to?
- Making merry - Fine, stay there
no more talk of love do you promise?
- I'll do as you say, and go now - Must you?
Take this flower - why?
To bring it back
- when? - When it has faded
- tomorrow? - Very well, tomorrow
what happiness!
Do you still say you love me?
I love you so much
- Are you leaving? - Ll am
- farewell - I desire nothing more
It is daybreak and we must leave
thank you, madam, for such a splendid party
The town is still revelling. Pleasure rolls on its way
in slumber we'll replenish the zest for further joys
How strange... His words have stayed in my heart
Would it be a mistake to fall in love?
What is it I really feel?
No man has ever yet touched my heart
to love and be loved is a joy I've never known
can I refuse it for the empty pleasures of the way I live?
Perhaps he's the one my solitary heart liked to imagine in all his mystery
Modest and vigilant, he came here when I was ill
he caused another fever, waking me to love
The love that is the heartbeat of the universe
Mysterious, exalted, both pleasure and pain
It's madness! It's empty delirium!
A poor woman...
Alone, abandoned to this teeming desert called Paris
what can I hope for?
What should I do?
Enjoy myself, then perish in the whirlpool of pleasure
I must always be free, rushing from pleasure to pleasure
I want my life to follow the path of enjoyment
as each day dawns, as each day dies
gaily I turn to the new delights that make my spirit soar
Love is the pulse
of the whole world
yes! Love!
Mysterious, exalted
both pleasure and pain
I can't enjoy life away from her
it's three months since violetta left her easy life for me
those grand parties where everyone was a slave to her beauty
In these lovely surroundings she has forgotten it all for me
with her I feel reborn. The breath of love has restored me
I've forgotten the past because of her happiness
She has tempered my eager, youthful passion
with her smiling, gentle love
since the day she said, "I want to live faithfully with you"
I've forgotten the world and almost feel I live in heaven
- Annina, where have you been? - To Paris
- who sent you? - The mistress
why?
To sell the coach and horses and all her other things
- what's this? - It's expensive living here
- why have you said nothing? - I was sworn to silence
- how much do we need? - One thousand Louis
go now. I'll go to Paris myself
say nothing to your mistress
I can still make amends
I am so ashamed at how mistaken I've been
but now the truth has roused me from my dream
for a little while be calm in my breast, o cry of honour
in me you shall have a sure avenger
I shall wash away this infamy
- Where is Alfredo? - On his way to Paris
- when will he be back? - Before dark, he said to tell you
how strange
this is for you - very well
I'm expecting a businessman
show him in as soon as he arrives
flora has found out where I am. She's invited me to a dance tonight
she'll wait in vain
- a gentleman has arrived - The one I'm expecting
- Mademoiselle valéry? - Yes?
- I am Alfredo's father - You are?
Father of that reckless boy who risks ruin over you
I am a lady and in my own home
allow me to leave you, more for your sake than for mine
such manners!
- However... - You have been misled
he intends to give you all he owns
he hasn't tried to yet: I would refuse
but all this luxury?
No one else knows this... But you shall know the truth
I see... do you mean to sell everything you have?
Then your past is a reproach to you
the past is over
I love Alfredo now
god has wiped out the past: He knows of my repentance
- Fine sentiments indeed - How kind that sounds
I have a greater sacrifice to ask of you
please don't go on. It must be something terrible
I knew something would happen... I was too happy
Alfredo's father
pleads on behalf of his two children
two children?
Yes
God gave me a daughter, as pure as an angel
if Alfredo refuses to come home to his family
the man she loves and who loves her
the one whose wife she was to be
will break the chain that was to bind them in their happiness
please don't allow her love to be turned into tears
Surely you won't harden your heart against my request
I see: You want me to leave Alfredo for a while
it would be hard for me, but...
- That's not what I'm asking - What more can I offer?
It's not enough
you want me to leave him forever?
You must - no, never!
You don't understand how much I love him
I have no friends or relations, no one else in the world
Alfredo has promised to be everything to me
you also don't know that I'm dying
the end is quite near
leave Alfredo?
It would be such torment
I would rather die
It's a great sacrifice
but please hear me out
you are young and beautiful
but in time...
Please stop: I do understand, but it is impossible for me
He is the only one I love
perhaps... but men can be fickle
oh, heavens!
When time has faded your charms
He may become bored with you. What will happen then?
You will have no peace, however great your affection
Because your union has not been blessed by god
It's true!
Put aside this tempting dream
Be my family's guardian angel
Violetta, please, there is still time
young woman, it is god who has inspired me to speak this way
So a fallen woman has no hope of salvation
However forgiving god may be, man will never relent
Tell your daughter, so lovely and pure
That there is a victim of misfortune
Who had one hope of happiness
She sacrificed it for her and now she will die
Let your tears flow
I know I am asking for an immense sacrifice
I share your pain
be strong, your heart will stand firm
- What must I do? - Tell him you don't love him
he won't believe me
- then leave him - He'll follow me
then...
Embrace me as your daughter - that will give me strength
You'll have him back soon, but unhappy beyond words
he will need your comfort
- what are you going to do? - If you knew, you'd try to stop me
what can I do in return for such generosity?
I am going to die, but I don't want him to curse my memory
someone must tell him how much I have suffered
no, you must live and be happy
heaven will have pity on your tears
he must know that I sacrificed a love
that will be his until I die
You will be rewarded for sacrificing your love
and in days to come you will be proud of so great a love
Someone's coming. You must go now
- I am full of gratitude - Go now
perhaps we'll never meet again
be happy
farewell!
God give me strength
- You called me? - Yes. Deliver this in person
- oh! - Say nothing, go quickly
Now to write to him
What shall I say to him? Where will I find the courage?
- What are you doing? - Nothing
- you were writing? - Yes... no
- who were you writing to? - To you
give me the letter - not yet
- I'm sorry, I'm preoccupied - Why?
- My father has been here - Did you see him?
No, he left an angry letter... But I still expect him
he'll fall in love with you when he meets you
don't let him see me. You calm him down
I'll throw myself at his feet. He won't want to part us then
we shall be happy, because you love me... you do, don't you?
So very much
but why are you crying?
I couldn't stop my tears but I'm calm now
see, I'm smiling
I'll be there, among the flowers... Always close to you
Love me, Alfredo
love me as much as I love you
Farewell!
She lives only for my love
It's late. Perhaps my father won't come today
madame has gone. There was a carriage waiting
it's on its way to Paris now. Annina went on ahead
- I know, don't worry - What can it mean?
Perhaps she's selling more things: Annina will stop her
there's someone in the garden. Who's there?
- Monsieur germont... - Yes
a lady in a carriage gave me this letter for you
From violetta... Why am I so apprehensive?
Perhaps I'm to join her
I'm worried... oh, heaven!
Be strong
"Alfredo, by the time you read this..."
My father!
My son, your pain is great
come home: Be my pride and joy again
Who has made you forget the land and sea of provence?
What took you away from your blazing native sunshine?
Remember how happy you were there
you will find peace there once again
God led me here to you
You don't know how much your old father has suffered
While you were away, his home has been desolate
Now that I have found you again, my hopes have been fulfilled
if you still have a sense of honour... If I have really found you again...
Then god has heard my prayers
Have you nothing to say to your loving father?
My heart is in turmoil. Leave me alone
- leave you? - I want revenge
hurry, we must be on our way
it was baron douphol
- are you listening? - No!
Have I found you in vain?
I won't reproach you. We'll forget about the past
love is my guide and it forgives everything
your family will rejoice
don't deny them their happiness
come home and console your father and your sister
She's at flora's party. I'll go to avenge this insult
what's that you say? Stop!
The viscount is bringing some guests in costume
I've invited violetta and Alfredo
haven't you heard? They've separated
- is it true? - She's coming with the baron
I saw them only yesterday. They seemed so happy
hush! Can you hear? Our friends have arrived
We read the future in your palm
we can see everything in the stars
we can tell what the future holds
Let's see
You have a number of rivals, madam
Marquis, you're hardly a model of fidelity
still flirting? I'll make you pay
what do you mean? It's an utter falsehood!
A leopard never changes his spots
my dear Marquis, you'll be sorry if it's true
Let's draw a veil over the past
what's done is done. Look to the future
We are matadors from Madrid, heroes of the bullring
we've come to Paris to enjoy the carnival
we'll tell you a story about what sort of lovers we are
yes, yes, you fine men, tell us! We are eager to hear you!
Then listen!
Piquillo was a brave matador from biscay
with a strong arm and a keen gaze, he was master of the bullring
he fell madly in love with a girl from andalusia
but this is what she said to him...
"I want to see you kill five bulls in a single day
"if you do, I'll give you my hand and my heart"
the matador said yes, and set off for the bullfight
he strewed the arena with five bulls
Bravo to the matador, who showed his daring
this was how he proved his love
amid the applause, he returned to his sweetheart
he took the coveted prize into the arms of love
this is how matadors win the ladies' hearts
here we're more restrained and happy just to flirt
yes, let's try our fortune
clear a space for the gamblers
- Alfredo, it's you - Yes, my friends
- and violetta? - I don't know
how casual! Bravo!
Now, let's have a game!
- I'm glad you've come - I couldn't resist the invitation
I'm pleased you've come as well, baron
- germont is here, do you see him? - Heavens, it's true
don't say a word to him. Not a word
not a word!
I was foolish to come. God, have pity on me
sit here with me, tell me your news
a four - you win again
lucky at cards, unlucky in love
he keeps on winning
I'll win tonight and take it all to enjoy in the country
- alone”? - No
with someone who used to be with me, but then ran away
- dear god! - Show her some pity
- monsieur! - Contain yourself or I'll leave
baron, did you address me?
You're having such luck, I'm tempted to join the game
then I accept your challenge
I feel I could die
god, have pity on me
a hundred Louis on the right
and the same on the left
an Ace... a Jack... you win
- you'll double? - Double it is
- a four... a seven - Still winning
the victory is mine
luck is on Alfredo's side
the baron will pay for your house in the country
- shall we continue? - Supper is served
let's go - let's go
If you'd like to continue...
Not now
- the return match will come later - You choose the game
let's follow our friends... Later
I'll be at your service
let's go!
I've asked him to meet me. Will he? Will he listen?
He'll come. His hatred is stronger than my words
What do you want?
Leave this place. You're in danger
I understand: You think me a coward?
- No, never! - What are you afraid of?
- The baron - It's life and death between us
if 1 kill him
you'll lose your lover and protector at a single blow
- is that what's frightening you? - What if he kills you?
That's the only thought that puts the fear of death into me
- me? What's that to you? - Please leave at once
I'll go if you promise to follow me
- no! Never! - No, never!
Go, you are wicked! Forget me, I have no honour
leave me! I've sworn that I would leave you
- to whom? Who made you? - Someone who had every right
- baron douphol? - Yes!
Then you love him?
Very well, I love him
everyone, come here
you called us? What is it?
Do you know this woman?
You mean violetta?
Do you know what she has done?
- Oh, don't! - No
This woman spent all she had on me
like a coward I blindly accepted it all
but there's still time to wash away the stain
I call you all to witness
That I have now paid her back
what you have done is shameful! To strike down a tender heart that way
you have insulted a woman! Go! Get out, you revolt us
A man who offends a woman, even in anger
merits nothing but scorn
where is my son? I don't see him here
you're not Alfredo
What have I done? I am ashamed
jealous madness, love deceived, ravaged my soul, destroyed my reason
she'll never forgive me
I couldn't run away from her. My anger drove me here
now that I've spent my anger, I'm filled with remorse
alone I know the true devotion this poor girl hides within her breast
I know her faithful heart
that's vowed so cruelly to silence
Alfredo, how should you understand
All the love that's in my heart?
Though you repay me with contempt
You don't know that I have proved my love
what have I done? I am so ashamed
the day will come
When you will understand
May god spare you then from remorse
Even in death I shall still love you
Annina?
- Did you call? - Were you asleep? Poor you
- yes, I'm sorry - Give me a sip of water
- Look outside: Is it morning? - It's seven o'clock
let some light in
Doctor grenvil
what a true friend. I want to get up. Help me
So kind, to think of me so early
how do you feel?
My body is in pain but my soul is at peace
a priest called to comfort me
religion consoles those who suffer
- and last night? - I slept peacefully
that's a good sign: You'll soon be well again
doctors are allowed to lie out of pity
- goodbye... until later - Don't forget me
How is she?
She has only a few hours left
- Take heart now - Isn't today a holiday?
Paris is going wild. It's carnival
god knows how many are suffering while others rejoice
how much money is left?
Twenty Louis
take half, and give it to the poor
- that leaves you almost nothing - It will be enough
- see if there are any letters - What about you?
I'll be all right, but don't be too long
"You kept your promise. The duel took place
"the baron was wounded but is getting better
"Alfredo is abroad. I've told him myself about your sacrifice
"he is coming to you for forgiveness: I shall come too
"take care of yourself. You deserve a better future
"giorgio germont"
it's too late
I wait and wait but they never come
how I have changed. Yet the doctor tells me to hope
but with this disease there is no hope
Farewell to the happy dreams of the past
The colour has gone from my cheeks
I don't even have Alfredo's love
To comfort and sustain my tired heart
Look kindly on this fallen woman, lord
take her to you and forgive her
Everything is at an end
Soon joy and grief alike will be over
the grave marks the end for everyone
Neither tears nor flowers will fall on my grave
There will be no cross with my name
Look kindly on this fallen woman, lord. Take her to you and forgive her
Everything is at an end
Make way for the quadruped lord of the feast
his head is wreathed with flowers and vine leaves
make way for the gentlest of all horned beasts
greet him with horns and pipes
people of Paris, give way to the fatted ox's triumph
not Asia nor Africa ever saw a finer
he's the pride and boast of every butcher
lively masqueraders, crazy young boys
hail him, all of you, with music and song!
People of Paris, give way to the fatted ox's triumph
- Mistress... - What is it?
Do you really feel better today?
- Yes, but why? - You promise to stay calm?
What are you trying to tell me?
Prepare yourself for a happy surprise
- a surprise? - Yes, madame
you've seen Alfredo, he's back!
- Alfredo, beloved! - Oh, my violetta! Oh, what joy!
I was wrong. Now I understand
at last you've come back to me
I couldn't live without you any longer
since I am still alive, you see that grief cannot kill
forget your grief. Forgive me and my father
forgive you? I am the guilty one, but only because of love
no man or demon could take me from you now
We'll leave Paris, my darling, and spend our lives together
You'll be repaid for your suffering. Your health will bloom again
You will be my breath and my light. The future will smile on us
We'll leave Paris, my darling, and spend our lives together
You'll be repaid for your suffering. My health will bloom again
You will be my breath and my light. The future will smile on us
Let's go to a church and give thanks for your return
you're very pale
it's nothing! The excitement upset my sad heart
god in heaven! Violettal
it's only the illness, a moment of weakness
I'm strong again. See, I'm smiling
how cruel fate is!
It was nothing. Annina, bring me my dress
now? Wait a moment
no, I want to go out
Oh, heaven! I can't!
To see her like this! Go for the doctor
tell him Alfredo's back. Tell him I want to live again
But if you haven't saved me by coming back
Then no one on earth can
God in heaven! That I should die so young
after so much suffering!
To die so near the dawn after the long night of tears!
It was only an illusion, my hope and my belief!
My heart, so long believing, was constant in vain!
Breath of my life and beating of my heart
my tears should flow with yours
but I need you to be stronger than ever
don't close your heart to hope
- calm yourself, violetta - Oh, Alfredo
- your sadness is worse to me than death - How sad an ending to our love and my life
Ah, violettal - you, monsieur?
- Father! - You haven't forgotten me?
To fulfil my promise, I've come to embrace you as my daughter
most generous girl!
You've come too late: Yet I'm grateful
see, doctor, I'm dying in the arms of my only friends
what do you mean?
So she really is dying
do you see her, father?
Don't torment me. I'm already filled with remorse
her every word is like a blow
I'm a foolish old man: Only now do I see the harm that I've done
come closer
listen, my beloved Alfredo
Take this picture of me in days gone by
May it remind you of the woman who loved you so
Don't talk of dying. You must live
god didn't bring me here to break my heart
If a chaste young woman in the flower of her youth
Gives you her heart, marry her: I want you to
Show her this picture and tell her
it is a gift from someone who is praying for you both in heaven
Death cannot take you
from me so soon!
Live, or a single coffin shall enclose me with you!
How strange
what?
The pain has stopped
I feel my strength returning
I am coming back to life
oh, joy!
She is dead!
Oh, my grief!