![]() All sorrow and suffering seems to have left her-a final illusion, before death claims her. Her energy and exuberant joy of life return. But Alfredo does arrive and the reunion fills Violetta with a final euphoria (Duet: “Parigi, o cara”). The sound of rampant celebrations are heard while Violetta is in mortal agony. ![]() Violetta is afraid that Alfredo might be too late. ![]() The flower is now just faded petals, like a distant memory of happier times. Alfredo wants to rejoin her as soon as possible. Full of remorse, he has told him about Violetta’s sacrifice. ![]() Alfredo’s father has written to Violetta, informing her that his son was not injured in a duel. Her last remaining friend, Doctor Grenvil, knows that she has only a few more hours to live. Only after her death shall he learn the truth about why she returned to her old life. The flower has shrunk over time. Violetta’s resistance dwindles and she finally agrees to leave Alfredo forever. He appeals to Violetta’s generosity of spirit and explains that, from a bourgeois point of view, her liaison with Alfredo has no future. But over the course of their conversation, Germont comes to realize that Violetta is not after his son’s money-she is a woman who loves unselfishly. He demands that she separate from his son, as their relationship threatens his daughter’s impending marriage (Duet: “Pura siccome un angelo”). In Alfredo’s absence, his father, Giorgio Germont, pays Violetta a visit. He realizes this means he will see her again the following day. But she gives him a flower, asking him to return when the flower has faded. There is no place for such feelings in her life, Violetta replies. Only Alfredo remains behind and declares his love (Duet: “Un dì felice”). Suddenly she feels faint, and the guests withdraw. She is touched by his candid manner and honesty. He celebrates true love, and Violetta responds in praise of free love. The guests are amused by this seemingly naïve and emotional attitude, and they ask Alfredo to propose a toast. At a party she is introduced to Alfredo Germont, who has been fascinated by her for a long time. Violetta Valéry knows that she will die soon, exhausted by her restless life as a courtesan. ![]()
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