Giuseppe Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera at Teatro alla Scala, Milan (2001). Piero Terranova sang Silvano, conducted by Riccardo Muti, staged by Liliana Cavani.
Opera • Giuseppe Verdi
Teatro alla Scala, Milan • 13–30 May 2001 • 10 performances
Summary.
Un ballo in maschera (1859) is Verdi’s politically charged three-act opera,
exploring themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal. This 2001 new production at
La Scala was conducted by Riccardo Muti and staged by
Liliana Cavani, with sets by Dante Ferretti and costumes by
Gabriella Pescucci. Baritone Piero Terranova performed the
role of Silvano.
Production Details
| Dates |
13–30 May 2001 (10 performances) |
| Venue |
Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy |
| Piero Terranova |
Silvano |
| Conductor |
Riccardo Muti |
| Stage Director |
Liliana Cavani |
| Set Designer |
Dante Ferretti |
| Costume Designer |
Gabriella Pescucci |
| Chorusmaster |
Roberto Gabbiani |
| Choreographer |
Micha van Hoecke |
| Orchestra |
Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala |
| Chorus |
Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala |
Cast
- Riccardo (Gustavo) — Salvatore Licitra
- Renato (Count Anckarström) — Bruno Caproni
- Amelia — Maria Guleghina
- Oscar — Oriana Kurteshi
- Ulrica (Madame Arvidson) — Mariana Pentcheva
- Silvano — Piero Terranova
- Samuel (Count Ribbing) — Giovanni Battista Parodi
- Tom (Count Horn) — Giancarlo Boldrini
- Un Giudice — Ernesto Gavazzi
- Un Servo d’Amelia — Ernesto Panariello
Notes
- New production at Teatro alla Scala, Milan, May 2001.
- Some performances were filmed and are available on
medici.tv.
