Several characters dressed as matadors sing about bullfighting in its third act.
One character in this opera is reminded of his happy childhood in Provence in the aria "Di Provenza il Mar." The use of modern costuming and the overweight soprano Fanny Salvini-Donatelli in the title role led to popular derision of its premier. That title character expresses her attachment to empty pleasures and unworthiness of love in the duet "Un di, felice, eterea." Several characters dressed as matadors sing about bullfighting in its third act. The party at the beginning of this opera includes the famous drinking song (*) "Libiamo ne'lieti calici." The title character of this opera is treated by Dr. Grenvil and convinced by her lover's father to break off her affair for the sake of his daughter. For 10 points, name this Giuseppe Verdi opera in which Alfredo Germont loves the title "fallen woman" Violetta.
One character in this opera is reminded of his happy childhood in Provence in the aria "Di Provenza il Mar."
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