History supplied Verdi with the subject matter for this gripping drama. It is based on the true story of King Gustav III of Sweden, who was assassinated during a masked ball in 1792. Combining political intrigue, a love triangle and a fortune teller’s mysterious prophecy, the opera also contains radiant choral writing and richly scored dance music. Riccardo Muti leads a performance featuring a spectacular cast of international singers at The Tokyo Spring Festival.

Cast
Conductor: Riccardo Muti
Riccardo: TBA
Amelia: Joyce El-Khoury
Renato: Serban Vasile
Ulrica: Yulia Matochkina
Oscar: Damiana Mizzi
Orchestra: Tokyo-HARUSAI Festival Orchestra
Chorus: Tokyo Opera Singers