[Opera in Theaters] Royal Opera's "La Traviata" Limited 1-Week Release from April 3 (Fri)! Spotlight on Violetta, Soulfully Embodied by Ermonela Jaho! Verdi's Masterpiece Directed by Richard Eyre

"Royal Ballet and Opera in Cinema" allows audiences to experience the world's highest-level stage of the Royal Ballet and Opera at the Royal Opera House in cinemas as if they were there. Carefully selected popular works from numerous repertoires are screened, allowing audiences to enjoy innovative and dramatic direction on a large screen with powerful sound. The new season "Royal Ballet and Opera in Cinema 2025/26" is currently being released nationwide for a limited time of one week for each of the 9 programs, from Friday, December 19, 2025, to Friday, July 9, 2026! You can enjoy a luxurious and blissful time in the cinema that is a little different from watching live theater. Spotlight on Ermonela Jaho's Masterpiece Singing and Expressiveness! The Royal Opera "La Traviata" Directed by Richard Eyre Introducing the charm of the gem-like stage with commentary by Opera Curator Mika Inouchi! "La Traviata" is not a glamorous romance, but a work depicting the of a woman alienated by society. Its reality and universality are the very reasons it continues to be loved across eras. Ms. Inouchi points out that the essence of this work lies in "reflecting the reality of its time," explaining, "This opera depicts the of a woman alienated by society in the 19th century as a contemporary story." Furthermore, she touches upon the fact that its original contemporary setting failed censorship, forcing a change in the time period setting, suggesting its sharp social relevance: "Truth always stings people's hearts like a thorn, and the psychology of not wanting to see it always exists." The production directed by Richard Eyre is one of the most popular productions of the Royal Opera, performed repeatedly since its premiere in 1994. Ms. Inouchi praises it, saying, "The beautiful but never overly flashy stage and costumes, and the realistic direction that is faithful to the script without being eccentric, accurately express the essence of this work." In addition, regarding this work, she says, "It is an excellent production that makes sense of why it has been loved for so long," demonstrating the high perfection and universality of the direction. The biggest highlight this time is Ermonela Jaho as Violetta. Having sung this role over 300 times, she presents a new pinnacle with her mature singing voice and overwhelming expressiveness. In the final act, she creates emotion that naturally brings tears to the eyes. Ms. Inouchi passionately praises Jaho: "Her technique of wearing a mature, deep resonance and freely controlling everything from dramatic expression to a tightly squeezed pianissimo is simply stunning." Furthermore, she states, "Her expressiveness increases even more as the opera progresses into the second half, and the power of the final scene is overwhelming," highly praising her overwhelming expressiveness that brings tears naturally no matter how many times you watch it. Furthermore, talented artists such as conductor Antonello Manacorda, Giovanni Sala, and Alexey Isaev are gathered for this work. Singing, acting, and music fuse at a high dimension, resulting in a performance of perfection that will remain in the history of the Royal Opera. Regarding this performance, Ms. Inouchi emphasizes the fulfillment of both the cast and music, evaluating that the conductor "realizes music-making with a driving force while drawing out the maximum drama from the singers." Combined with the high theatricality unique to the UK, this work is a superb production.