Reviews: Un Ballo in Maschera, Arcadia, Concordia

[fox_c]

Un Ballo in Maschera at the Royal OperaWe booked this one before our trip, but while travelling discovered it was based on the death of one of the kings of Sweden, Gustav III. Unfortunately, mid 19th century politics meant Verdi had to reset the plot to 17th century Boston, which caused me no end of cognitive dissonance. Fortunately, references to

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[raayat]

Anemia's wish aria was truly sublime and heart wrenching - how could Renato NOT relent?

I think you mean Amelia. Anemia is a condition of low blood hemoglobin. Though to be fair, with all the gasping and fainting, it's an easy mistake to make.