Details
The opera written in 1859 mixes comic elements in a tragic love story. Riccardo is a leader loved by his people but surrounded by conspirators. He also nurses a secret shame: he adores Amelia, the wife of his closest friend and loyal minister, Renato. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Cast/Performers
Joseph Calleja (Riccardo),
Liudmyla Monastyrska (Amelia),
Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Renato),
Marianne Cornetti (Ulrica),
Serena Gamberoni (Oscar - Dec 18 / 22 / 30 Jan15 2 / 6 / 9),
Lauren Fagan (Oscar - Jan15 13 / 17),
Anatoli Sivko (Sam),
James Platt (Tom - Dec 18 / 22 / 30 Jan15 2 / 6),
Jihoon Kim (Tom - Jan15 13 / 17),
Samuel Johnson (Silvano),
Samuel Sakker (Minister of Justice)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Verdi (1859)
Producer(s):
Royal Opera House,
Theater Dortmund,
Scottish OperaConductor:
Daniel OrenDirector:
Katharina ThomaDesign:
Soutra GilmourCostume:
Irina BartelsLighting:
Olaf WinterCompany(s):
Royal Opera Chorus,
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House