Nadine Sierra stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta, with tenor Stephen Costello as her self-centered lover, Alfredo. La Traviata premieres beginning Sunday, April 2. Check local listings. [VID: After a gloriously fast and loose life, Violetta finds her one true love. But what can love do when her time is running out? Don't miss this brilliant production of Verdi's beloved heartbreaker "La Traviata," starring the sensational Nadine Sierra and Stephen Costello. Look for "La Traviata"on

Between 2001 and 2012, Dmitri Hvorostovsky appeared as Giorgio Germont in La Traviata 30 times at the Met, making the classic Verdi baritone role one of his most-performed parts with the company. In tonight’s free Nightly Met Opera Stream, enjoy his commanding portrayal in a 2012 Live in HD transmission of La Traviata. The full performance, which also features tenor Matthew Polenzani as Alfredo, is available tonight, February 26, starting at 7:30PM ET. Please note that this stream will only be a