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. New Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time 3 hours 30 mins.

Cast/Performers

Marcelo Alvarez (Gustavus III), Karita Mattila (Amelia), Thomas Hampson (Anckarstroem), Camilla Tilling (Oscar), Elisabetta Fiorillo (Madame Arvidson), Giovan Battista Parodi (Count Ribbing), Matthew Rose (Count Horn), Jared Holt (Christian), Andrew Kennedy (Minister of Justice)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi (1859)
Producer: Royal Opera House
Corporate Sponsor: Lehman Brothers (2005)
Director: Mario Martone
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Design: Sergio Tramonti
Costume: Bruno Schwengl