Movie Description

The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera

(2012)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2012-12-08

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 41m

Homepagehttp://www.metopera.org/Season/On-Demand/opera/?upc=811357016039

Production CompaniesThe Metropolitan Opera

Genres

  • Music