Ballo in maschera, Un
Classification added September 28, 2015Premiered February 17, 1859
Rome. Apollo Theatre
Composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Antonio Somma
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
Based on Scribe’s play for Auber’s opera Gustave III, ou Le Bal Masque
Time Period:
1792
Place:
Stockholm, Sweden. Other versions historically placed in Boston, America late 17th century
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia, his wife | Soprano | L |
| Oscar, page | Soprano | L |
| Gustav III, King of Sweden (Riccardo) | Tenor | L |
| Ct. Johan Ankerstrom, his aide (Renato) | Baritone | L |
| Ulrica, a fortune teller | Contralto | F |
| Ct. Ribbing (Tom) enemy of the King | Bass | F |
| Ct. Horn (Samuel) enemy of the King | Bass | F |
| Christian, a sailor (Silvano) | Bass | S |
| The Chief Magistrate (Judge) | Tenor | B |
| A Servant of Amelia | Tenor | B |
Minimum Chorus: 30
Divisi: SATB