The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera
"The Metropolitan Opera HD Live: Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera, 8 December 2012."
Originally released in 2012. The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera is a music film. directed by Matthew Diamond. With a runtime of 2h 41m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marcelo Álvarez, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, and Sondra Radvanovsky
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 41m
161 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marcelo Álvarez
as King Gustavo III (Riccardo)
Dmitri Hvorostovsky
as Count Anckarström (Renato)
Sondra Radvanovsky
as Amelia Anckarström
Kathleen Kim
as Oscar
Stephanie Blythe
as Madame Ulrica Arvidsson
David Crawford
as Count Horn (Tom)
Keith Miller
as Count Ribbing (Samuel)
Amir Levy
as Masked Dancer
Christian Rozakis
as Actor
Trevor Scheunemann
as Cristiano (Silvano)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
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 Ra...
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera was directed by Matthew Diamond.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera has a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes (161 minutes total).
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera was released on December 8, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera?
The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Un Ballo in Maschera includes Marcelo Álvarez, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sondra Radvanovsky, Kathleen Kim, Stephanie Blythe.