Un Ballo in Maschera (2005)

Music by Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
Libretto byAntonio Somma
after a libretto by Augustin Eugène Scribe

Sung in Italian

Conducted by Michael Morgan
Directed by David Cox
Set Design by Peter Crompton

Performances:
Evening: Jul. 9, 12, 15; 8:00 p.m.
Matinee: Jul. 17; 2:00 p.m.

All performances at
the Lesher Center for the Arts,
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA

Cast (in order of appearance):

Sam: Matthew Trevino*
Tom: Carlos Aguilar*
Oscar: Aimee Puentes*
Riccardo: Mark Duffin*
Renato: Scott Bearden*
Ulrica: Patrice Houston
Silvano: Gregory Fair*
Amelia: Hope Briggs

* Festival Opera debut

Amelia (Hope Briggs) and Riccardo (Mark Duffin) sing of their love. Photo by Robert Shomler	Amelia is confronted by her jealous husband, Renato (Scott Bearden). Photo by Robert Shomler
Riccardo searches his soul before the masked ball. Photo by Robert Shomler	Amelia consults with Ulrica (Patrice Houston), a gypsy fortuneteller. Photo by Robert Shomler