Details

The opera written in 1859 mixes comic elements in a tragic love story. Riccardo is a leader loved by his people but surrounded by conspirators. He also nurses a secret shame: he adores Amelia, the wife of his closest friend and loyal minister, Renato. Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Cast/Performers

Amanda Echalaz (Amelia), Rafael Rojas (Gustavus), Olafur Sigurdarson (Anckarstrom), Gail Pearson (Oscar), Carole Wilson (Arvidson), Paul Reeves (Count Ribbing), Simon Wilding (Count Horn), Benedict Nelson (Cristian)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi (1859)
Corporate Sponsor: Winton
Producer: Opera Holland Park
Conductor: Peter Robinson
Director: Martin Lloyd Evans
Design: Jamie Vartan