The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera
“The Metropolitan Opera HD Live: Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera, 8 December 2012.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Marcelo Álvarez
King Gustavo III (Riccardo)
Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Count Anckarström (Renato)
Sondra Radvanovsky
Amelia Anckarström
Kathleen Kim
Oscar
Stephanie Blythe
Madame Ulrica Arvidsson
David Crawford
Count Horn (Tom)
Keith Miller
Count Ribbing (Samuel)
Amir Levy
Masked Dancer
Christian Rozakis
Actor
Trevor Scheunemann
Cristiano (Silvano)
Mark Schowalter
Judge
Scott Scully
Amelia's servant
Deborah Voigt
Self - Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Diamond
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Somma, Eugène Scribe
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Diamond
Antonio Somma, Eugène Scribe
Giuseppe Verdi
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Somma
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Matthew Diamond
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera about?
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.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera was directed by Matthew Diamond.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera includes Marcelo Álvarez, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sondra Radvanovsky, Kathleen Kim, Stephanie Blythe.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.