The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera (2012)
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live: Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera, 8 December 2012.
2012-12-08
United States of America
161 Min.
PG-13
Overview
David Alden’s elegant 2012 production moves Verdi’s thrilling drama to a timeless setting inspired by film noir. Marcelo Álvarez is Gustavo III, the Swedish king in love with Amelia (Sondra Radvanovsky), the wife of his best friend and counselor, Count Anckarström (Dmitri Hvorostovsky). When Anckarström joins a conspiracy to murder the king, tragedy ensues. Stephanie Blythe is the fortuneteller Madame Ulrica Arvidsson and Kathleen Kim sings the page Oscar. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
Cast
King Gustavo III (Riccardo)
Count Anckarström (Renato)
Amelia Anckarström
Oscar
Madame Ulrica Arvidsson
Count Horn (Tom)
Count Ribbing (Samuel)
Masked Dancer
Actor
Cristiano (Silvano)
Judge
Amelia's servant