The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
161 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
161 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Dec 8, 2012
Season
2012
Average Score
100%
Mean Score
100%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
The Metropolitan Opera
Genres
Music
Country
United States

Tags

opera live performance50%the metropolitan opera50%

Description

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.

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Japanese

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Staff

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