Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera
“Un ballo in maschera at the Teatro Real in Madrid”
Synopsis
Passion, loyalty and political conspiracy are the three pillars of Un ballo in maschera (1859), the 'most operatic of all operas'. Set in 19th-century Boston, Mario Martone's atmospheric production for the Teatro Real brings out all the innate theatricality and drama of Verdi's work. World famous Argentinean tenor Marcelo Álvarez, in the role of Riccardo, leads a fabulous cast including Lithuanian soprano Violeta Urmana as his lover Amelia, and Elena Zaremba as the witch Ulrica. Jesús López Cobos conducts the Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance that emphasises the lyricism and majesty of this wonderful work, in which grand opera and opera comique are woven into the Classical Italian Opera style.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ángel Luis Ramírez
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Somma
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte, Teatro Real de Madrid
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ángel Luis Ramírez
Antonio Somma
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Ángel Luis Ramírez
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Antonio Somma
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera about?
Passion, loyalty and political conspiracy are the three pillars of Un ballo in maschera (1859), the 'most operatic of all operas'. Set in 19th-century Boston, Mario Martone's atmospheric production for the Teatro Real brings out all the innate theatricality and drama of Verdi's work. World famous Argentinean tenor Marcelo Álvarez, in the role of Riccardo, leads a fabulous cast including Lithuanian soprano Violeta Urmana as his lover Amelia, and Elena Zaremba as the witch Ulrica. Jesús López Cobos conducts the Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance that emphasises the lyricism and majesty of this wonderful work, in which grand opera and opera comique are woven into the Classical Italian Opera style.
Who directed Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera?
Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera was directed by Ángel Luis Ramírez.
Who stars in Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The principal cast of Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera includes Marcelo Álvarez, Violeta Urmana, Marco Vratogna, Elena Zaremba, Alessandra Marianelli.
When was Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera released and how long is it?
Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera?
Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).