About the show
A celebration that turns fatal. A passion that cannot be hidden even under a mask.
The governor of Boston, Count Richard, secretly cherishes his love for Amelia, the wife of Renato, his closest advisor and friend. When a visit to a fortune teller confirms that his love is mutual and reveals a conspiracy against his life, the seeds of his downfall take root.
"The Ball in Masquerade” by Giuseppe Verdi" is an opera about forbidden love, jealousy and conspiracy, based on the true events of the assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden.
A lavish ball, mystical prophecies and music that captivates from the first chords - all this leads to an unexpected denouement, where the masks fall and the truth becomes dangerous.