Maestro Nicola Luisotti to Conduct 'Un Ballo in Maschera' at Teatro alla Scala
Maestro Nicola Luisotti rejoins Orchestra and Coro of Teatro alla Scala for a new production of Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera. Luisotti replaces Chailly who unfortunately fell ill.
The première is scheduled on May 4th.
About
Giuseppe Verdi's 'Un Ballo in Maschera' - A Melodramma in three acts.
Critical Edition by Chicago University Press and Casa Ricordi, Milano
curated by I. Narici
Teatro alla Scala New Production
Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor Maestro Nicola Luisotti (4, 7, 10, 12, 14 May) / Giampaolo Bisanti (19, 22 May)
Staging, sets and costumes Marco Arturo Marelli
Lights Marco Filibeck
Chorus Master Alberto Malazzi
Cast
Statement from Teatro alla Scala
"Due to an illness that will prevent him from conducting the rehearsals scheduled for the next few days, Maestro Riccardo Chailly is unfortunately forced to renounce the new production of Un ballo in maschera on stage from 4 May. Maestro Nicola Luisotti has made himself available to conduct the rehearsals starting next week and the performances of May 4, 7, 10, 12 and 14, while the last two performances of 19 and 22 May will be conducted by Maestro Giampaolo Bisanti. Teatro alla Scala wishes Maestro Chailly a prompt recovery and thanks Luisotti and Bisanti for their availability." -Teatro alla Scala
With Un ballo in maschera by Verdi achieves unprecedented emotional and sensual heights. The new production is the work of Marco Arturo Marelli in his directorial debut at Teatro alla Scala. The quality of the cast is fundamental to the success of this title: the protagonist is Francesco Meli, who adds another portrait to his gallery of Verdi roles at La Scala, paired with a much awaited Sondra Radvanovsky, and Luca Salsi, preeminent Verdi baritone.
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