Verdi's Un ballo in maschera unfolds a gripping tale of power and passion set against the backdrop of a royal court. When Gustavo's secret love for Amelia — the wife of his loyal aide Renato — is exposed by political enemies, the resulting betrayal sets in motion a chain of events culminating in tragedy at a glittering masked ball. The opera's celebrated score moves from tender lyricism to explosive drama with astonishing fluency, making it one of the composer's most beloved and enduring works.
The Royal Opera House presents this new production directed and designed by Philipp Stölzl, in his Royal Opera debut, with Jakub Hrůša conducting. The cast is headed by Charles Castronovo, Malin Byström, Aleksei Isaev, Anita Rachvelishvili and Kseniia Nikolaieva — each bringing formidable vocal power and dramatic conviction to their roles. Do not miss this chance to experience Un ballo in maschera at its magnificent best.