Un Ballo in Maschera

"Un Ballo in Maschera" is an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi set in 1792 Boston. It tells the story of Riccardo, a governor involved in political intrigue, who dreams of murdering his friend Renato due to a romantic rivalry with Renato’s wife, Amelia. Hidden behind masks at a masked ball, characters’ true emotions and intentions are concealed, heightening the drama. The opera explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and fate. Despite its setting and historical backdrop, the story reflects universal human emotions and moral conflicts, making it a powerful and emotionally charged work in the operatic repertoire.