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18:07, 11-Apr-2019
The NCPA kicks off its annual Opera Festival with Verdi's tragedy
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09:27, 12-Apr-2019
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The National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has just kicked off its annual Opera Festival with a new rendition of "Un Ballo in Maschera." The classical Italian opera was warmly welcomed as it made its debut here in Beijing.
"Un Ballo in Maschera" is believed to be one of Giuseppe Verdi's most substantial works, particularly in terms of music. It consists of many classical arias and represents the culmination of the Italian Romantic opera of the 19th century.
A still from "Un Ballo in Maschera". /Photo courtesy of NCPA
A still from "Un Ballo in Maschera". /Photo courtesy of NCPA
It's been performed at the National Center for the Performing Arts for seven years and is incredibly popular among music-lovers. Now, a new production of the opera has once again taken the Beijing audience on a mysterious journey in time to 18th century Europe.
"Un Ballo in Maschera" revolves around the assassination plot of King Gustav III of Sweden in the 18th century. He was shot while attending a masked ball and died of his wounds 13 days later.
Another still from "Un Ballo in Maschera". /Photo courtesy of NCPA
Another still from "Un Ballo in Maschera". /Photo courtesy of NCPA
"Un Ballo in Maschera" is the opening show of this year's NCPA Opera Festival. It will be staged until April 14.