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