UN BALLO IN MASCHERA

About the show

In the middle of his creative career, Giuseppe Verdi achieved one of his most multifaceted scores with "Un ballo in maschera". Embedded in striking ensemble scenes that oscillate between operetta-like comedy, mysterious oracle magic and dark conspiracy drama, Verdi focuses on the private fate of a politician: Riccardo, the Governor of Boston, is in love with Amelia, the wife of his best friend and advisor Renato. When the two are discovered during a passionate nocturnal meeting, Renato joins the conspirators and identifies Riccardo in disguise at the masked ball.