The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera (2012)
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live: Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera, 8 December 2012.
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.
Director: Matthew Diamond
Genre: Music
Runtime: 161 min
Release Date: December 8, 2012
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
- Eugène Scribe (Original Story)
- Antonio Somma
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Matthew Diamond
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera stars Marcelo Álvarez, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sondra Radvanovsky, Kathleen Kim, Stephanie Blythe, David Crawford.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera has a runtime of 2h 41m (161 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera was produced in United States of America.