Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera
“5 for cast & conducting....0 for lighting.”
Synopsis
This production from Covent Garden is set in Stockholm, and not Boston. With Reri Grist (Oscar), Placido Domingo (Gustavus), Katia Ricciarelli (Amelia), Piero Cappucili (Renato), Patricia Payne (? - the booklet or DVD fails to credit the singer) (Ulrica) and Claudio Abbado in the pit: all at their peak, you just simply cannot go wrong when purchasing this DVD. This performance made me realise why I had fallen in love with opera: beautiful (today one should be thankful) and convincing sets and costumes, and fiery conducting and singing from all the above soloists which leaves you breathless. Domingo as the King (not the Governor of Boston) is simply ravishing! He is so convincing and dashing as Gustavus - I think very few tenors nowadays can even attempt such a convincing vocal and dramatic performance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Vernon, Otto Schenk
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugène Scribe, Antonio Somma
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Kultur Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Vernon, Otto Schenk
Eugène Scribe, Antonio Somma
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
John Vernon
Director
Otto Schenk
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Antonio Somma
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera
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What is Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera about?
This production from Covent Garden is set in Stockholm, and not Boston. With Reri Grist (Oscar), Placido Domingo (Gustavus), Katia Ricciarelli (Amelia), Piero Cappucili (Renato), Patricia Payne (? - the booklet or DVD fails to credit the singer) (Ulrica) and Claudio Abbado in the pit: all at their peak, you just simply cannot go wrong when purchasing this DVD. This performance made me realise why I had fallen in love with opera: beautiful (today one should be thankful) and convincing sets and costumes, and fiery conducting and singing from all the above soloists which leaves you breathless. Domingo as the King (not the Governor of Boston) is simply ravishing! He is so convincing and dashing as Gustavus - I think very few tenors nowadays can even attempt such a convincing vocal and dramatic performance.
Who directed Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera?
Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera was directed by John Vernon, Otto Schenk.
Who stars in Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera?
The principal cast of Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera includes Plácido Domingo, Katia Ricciarelli, Piero Cappuccilli, Reri Grist, Patricia Payne.
When was Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera released and how long is it?
Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
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: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).