Un Ballo In Maschera: Placido Domingo

Opera In Three Acts - Music By Giuseppe Verdi

Placido Domingo stars in this powerful Royal Opera House production of Verdi's great romantic opera. Domingo is memorable in the role of Gustavus, with Katia Ricciarelli as Amelia. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House gives a superb performance of Verdi's score under the baton of conductor Claudio Abbado.

Music by: Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto: Antonio Somma (after Augustin Eugene Scribe)
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Director: Otto Schenk
Designer: Jurgen Rose
Original Stage Lighting: William Bundy

Cast:
Gustavus: Placido Domingo
Amelia: Katia Ricciarelli
Oscar: Reri Grist
Ancharstrom: Piero Cappuccilli

The Royal Opera Chorus:
Chorus Master: Robin Stapleton

The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House:
Leader: Meyer Stolow
Director for Television: John Vernon
Photo: Reg Wilson