A Masked Ball: Verdi's Opera of Love and Revenge at Kennedy Center Opera House
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
- Full Price:
- $80.00 - $240.00
- Our Price:
- $40.00 - $120.00*
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All offers for Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) have expired.
The last date listed for Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) was Wednesday September 22, 2010 / 7:30pm.
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In Jules Massenet's Werther, the young poet Werther has fallen desperately in love with the beautiful Charlotte. When he discovers that she is honor-bound to marry Albert, he tries to stay away, but his passion draws him back to her. Finally, Werther decides the only way he can find peace is through death. The performance by Washington National Opera features Italian tenor Francesco Meli in his company debut in the title role and mezzo-soprano Sonia Ganassi as Charlotte. The two performers recently sang the same roles together in Parma, Italy. Chris Alexander directs and Emmanuel Villaume conducts. Learn More
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Get there early and enjoy the other events or outside concourse.
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33 Goldstar Member Reviews
vzete8
All the leads were magnificent! And also the chorus. It was a truly wonderful experience!Written on Sep 18 2010
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How can one not love living to an evening's worth of Verdi? However, the performers were underwhelming and the sets so minimal and poorly conceived as to be embarrasing.Written on Sep 16 2010
Much better to put on a concert version and charge $120 (instead of $240) for the top ticket price.
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BCinDC
Certainly good performers but not the calibre I had been led to believe by KenCen propoganda. Shame on me. Sets and costumes were a terrible disappointment, upscale high school quality at best.Written on Sep 23 2010
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Ellen Goldstein
The opera was as good as the WPost review--- some wonderful moments but set and production mediocre.Written on Sep 15 2010
What was outstanding, unfortunately, about the evening was that it was being filmed for later re-broadcast at Nationals Ballpark. The female cameraman had her stage directions broadcast so loudly in her earphones that audience members from about a dozen rows out, including me of course, could hear the crackle of radio conversation throughout the first act. So, most of the drama of the evening occurred during the first intermission when total audience rebellion was threatened. I think we are getting free tickets for another production as a result. But what incredible amateur hour by the WNO-- Kennedy Center personnel were unable legally to do anything to fix the situation. Very stupid and ugly.
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More Information About Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball)
Website
http://www.dc-opera.org/seasontickets/1011/ballo.asp
Description
Verdi’s powerful story of forbidden love, betrayal, and revenge promises to keep audiences enthralled. Soaring arias, gorgeous ensembles, fabulous costumes and lavish sets bring this sinister masked ball to life.
The all-star cast includes tenors Salvatore Licitra and Frank Porretta, who share the role of the ebullient and passionate King Gustavus III. Sopranos Tamara Wilson and Susan Neves portray the innocent wife Amelia with Luca Salsi and Timothy Mix sharing the role of Count Anckarström, her betrayed husband and Gustavus’ trusted friend. Mezzo-soprano Elena Manistina sings the pivotal role of the fortune teller Mam’zelle Arvidson. Conductor Daniele Callegari and director James Robinson make their WNO debuts in this stunning production from Opera Colorado.
About the Ticket Supplier: Washington National Opera
As the resident opera company of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera (WNO) draws on a rich history to offer high-quality grand opera featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Additionally, WNO serves as a vital resource throughout the Washington metro area, bringing opera to a broad public through its award-winning education and community programs.