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A Masked Ball | Un Ballo in Maschera
6 - 10 August 2025
Giuseppe Verdi
libretto by Antonio Somma
At the masquerade ball of the century, what truths will be revealed from behind the masks? Set in a time of political instability, this is a story of three people forced to choose between their desires and their duty. Will fate be the ultimate decider for them all?
Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) is based on the true story of the assassination of the Swedish King Gustavo III, a ruler plagued by his conscience. Initially affected by censorship, Wellington Opera presents the original version. Full of glittering dance music and powerful choruses, this is Verdi at his best.
Wellington Opera presents the best of Aotearoa New Zealand artists in opera, at home.
Amelia – Madeleine Pierard
Gustavo – Jared Holt
Oscar – Natasha Te Rupe Wilson
Count Anckarström – Julien Van Mellaerts
Ulrica – Kristin Darragh
Count Ribbing – Morgan-Andrew King
Director – Jacqueline Coats
Conductor – Brian Castles-Onion
Set Design – Michael Zaragoza
Costume Design – Lee Williams
Chorus Director – Michael Vinten
Orchestra Wellington
Wellington Opera Chorus
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
In three acts with two intervals, total run time approximately 3 hours
Opera House, Wellington
This production contains depictions of violence and murder. It also contains loud noises.