Details
Set in late 18th Century Sweden - a story of intrigue and spectacle. The subject of Verdi's
A Masked Ball which dealt with adultery in high places and a political assassination within living memory, was sufficiently shocking to fall foul of Italian censors. Verdi acceded to a change of location on condition that the drama was not placed in the too distant past. New Production. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes.
Cast/Performers
John Daszak (Gustavus III),
Claire Rutter (Amelia),
David Kempster (Anckarstroem),
Rebecca de Pont Davies (Madame Arvidson),
Mary Plazas (Oscar),
Toby Stafford-Allen,
Graeme Danby (Count Ribbing)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
SommaCompany(s):
English National Opera,
Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona,
Royal Danish Opera CopenhagenDirector:
Calixto BieitoConductor(s):
Andrew Litton (until Mar 16),
Alex Ingram (from April 4)
Design:
Alfons FloresCostume:
Merce PalomaLighting:
Xavier ClotTranslation:
Edmund Tracey