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from Act II of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Amelia, the wife of Renato
Voice Part: soprano Fach: dramatic soprano
Setting: A deserted field outside of Boston at the foot of a steep hill, late 17th century
Synopsis: Amelia, at the urging of Ulrica, has come to the gallows in search for herbs. The herbs will be made into a potion which will cure her of her feelings for her husband's best friend, Riccardo.
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from Act III scene 1 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Amelia, the wife of Renato
Voice Part: soprano Fach: dramatic soprano
Setting: A room in Renato's house, Boston, late 17th century
Synopsis: Renato threatens Amelia with death so that she will atone for the sins she has committed with Riccardo. She pleads with Renato to see her son one last time before he kills her.
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from Act III, scene 3 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Voice Part: soprano Fach: lyric coloratura
Setting: A vast and rich ballroom splendidly illuminated and prepared for the festivities, Boston, late 17th century
Synopsis: Renato questions Oscar about the King's disguise. Oscar refuses to tell, replying with a mixture of taunting and series comments.
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from Act I, Scene 1 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Voice Part: soprano Fach: lyric coloratura
Setting: A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
Synopsis: Riccardo has been given a paper to sign which will exile Ulrica because of witchcraft. Oscar speaks up in defense of the fortune teller Ulrica.
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from Act I, Scene 1 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Renato, Riccardo's secretary
Voice Part: baritone Fach: lyric baritone
Setting: A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
Synopsis: Riccardo has been lightly dismissing the threats upon his life when Renato reminds him of his country's dependence upon him.
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from Act III, Scene 1 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Renato, Riccardo's secretary
Voice Part: baritone Fach: lyric baritone
Setting: A room in Renato's house, Boston, late 17th century
Synopsis: Renato realizes that Amelia should not be the one to pay for cheating on him, but rather his treacherous best friend Riccardo. He decries his torment over his lost paradise.
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from Act I, scene 2 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Riccardo, the Governor of Boston
Voice Part: tenor Fach: spinto tenor
Setting: Ulrica's hut near Boston, late 17th century
Synopsis: While waiting to get his fortune told, Riccardo arrogantly proclaims that nothing can keep him from the sea or the woman he loves.
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from Act I, Scene 1 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Riccardo, the Governor of Boston
Voice Part: tenor Fach: spinto tenor
Setting: A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
Synopsis: Riccardo is given a list of people who have been invited to the ball the next day and on that list is Amelia's name. He sings of his love for her.
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from Act III, scene 2 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Riccardo, the Governor of Boston
Voice Part: tenor Fach: spinto tenor
Setting: A hall in the Governor's house, Boston, late 17th century.
Synopsis: Alone, Riccardo contemplates his misguided love for Amelia. He decides to send Amelia and Renato to their homeland in an effort to rid his heart of the ill-gotten love.
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from Act I, scene 2 of the Italian opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Role: Ulrica, a fortune teller
Voice Part: contralto Fach: contralto
Setting: Ulrica's hut near Boston, late 17th century
Synopsis: Ulrica calls upon the King of the Abyss to enter her dwelling so she can do his bidding.
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