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

Cast/Performers

Richard Margison (Riccardo Nov 17 / 21 / 25 / 29), Giuseppe Gipali (Riccardo Dec 7 / 10 / 13 / 16), Nina Stemme (Amelia), Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Renato), Stephanie Blythe (Ulrica), Rosemary Joshua (Oscar), Matthew Rose (Tom Nov 17 / 21 / 25 / 29 / Dec 7 / 13 / 16), Andrew Greenan (Tom - Dec 3 / 10), Jared Holt (Silvano), Robert Gleadow (Sam), Nikola Matisic (Judge), Neil Gillespie (Amelia's Servant), Nikola Matisic

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi (1859)
Corporate Sponsor: Lehman Brothers
Producer(s): Royal Opera House, Houston Grand Opera, Teatro Real Madrid
Conductor: Charles Mackerras
Director: Mario Martone
Design: Sergio Tramonti
Costume: Bruno Schwengl
Lighting: Cesare Accetta
Choreographer: Duncan Macfarland