Opera Un Ballo in Maschera

Published on Apr 5, 2012

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Genre: NCPA

Dates: May 24-27, 2012

Prices: 160, 220, 280, 380, 520, 600, 680, 880

Features: At the NCPA Opera Festival 2012, NCPA's new production of Un ballo in maschera (The Masked Ball) will stage in Opera House on May 24-27, many world-renowned artists will be dedicated to this classic opera.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Artists
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto: Antonio Somma
Conductor: Lu Jia
Director: Hugo De Ana
Original Set Design: Hugo De Ana
Costume Design: Hugo De Ana
Lighting Design: Vinicio Cheli
Choreographer: Leda LoJodice
Presents: China NCPA Orchestra & Chorus

The Un Ballo in Maschera is adapted based on the story of assassination for King Gustav III of Sweden in the 18th century. Through fictional odd story, the opera reveals Amelia's ambivalence when pursuing extramarital romantic love and safeguarding husband dignity, and rolls out the real high life of Italy in the 18th century. Un Ballo in Maschera, La forza del destino and Don Carlo are crowned as the three major masterpieces created by Verdi in his mid-life. Un Ballo in Maschera can be described as Verdi's most talented work in terms of music, which not only consists of many classical arias, but also achieves the culmination of the Romantic opera from the perspective of art. This work truly achieves grand and magnificent realm in view of drama contents and musical charm.

NCPA's production of Un Ballo in Maschera specially invites top production team headed by renowned opera director Hugo De Ana. Hugo often cooperates with La Scala, Rossini Opera House and Verona Opera House, who frequently presents himself in world-class opera houses. His stage sets and visual presentation are highly reputed in the circle, which are appreciated by the opera lovers all over the world.

In terms of cast, the internationally-renowned Chinese soprano He Hui will return to China and dedicate to this opera for the first time, who is a heavy weight making her opera debut in NCPA. In addition, world-class baritone Lado Ataneli and tenor Marius Marea will also join in NCPA's production. Chinese vocalists Liao Changyong and Dai Yuqiang also show the most luxurious 'dream team' of Chinese opera singers for all audiences.

SYNOPSIS

Ricardo is preparing for a dancing party. He invites his good friend Renato's wife Amelia because he loves her. His servant Oscar warns Ricardo that someone will plot to murder. But Ricardo doesn't take mind and he even laughs at the prophecy of witch Ulrika.

At first, Ulrika secretly interviews with Amelia in her hut. Amelia needs a secret recipe to be able to forget Ricardo. Then, Ulrika tells Ricardo (who is disguised to request for fortune-telling) that he would die at the hands of a friend.

Amelia comes alone to the guillotine to search for forgetting grass at midnight and Ricardo follows her. Both express their love each other. At this point, Renato rushes to notify Ricardo to beware of the assassin. Renato also promises to lead masked Amelia to arrive at a safe place instead of Ricardo. However, the assassin forces Amelia to reveal her identity. Ashamed and angry Renato makes decision to jointly revenge with the assassin. In the Governor's dancing party, Renato assassinates Ricardo, but Ricardo feel remorseful for a long time, and gets ready to help Renato and Amelia jointly return to the United Kingdom. But the big mistake is still made. Before death, Renato proves that Amelia is innocent and forgives all people concerned.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

Booking From: Thursday, Apr 05, 2012

Booking Until: Monday, May 21, 2012

Show Time: May 24-27, 2012 / 7:30pm

Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

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