Screened operas from the world's most prestigious opera houses and festivals, with eye-opening introduction lectures by the series' editor, Merav Barak

By: Giuseppe Verdi
Stage: Arena di Verona Festival
Language: Italian (Hebrew subtitles only) 

A gripping opera inspired by true events, the opera weaves together romance, intrigue, and suspense in a story of passion and betrayal. Riccardo, the governor of Boston, is secretly in love with Amelia, the wife of his closest friend. As a political conspiracy threatens his life, this forbidden love propels him toward a fateful masked ball, where a tragic prophecy materializes. 

Verdi's masterful score heightens the drama at every turn, blending intimacy with grandeur to create a powerful theatrical experience. 

Second meeting for the 2025/26 series' subscribers

18:00 Introductory lecture (Hebrew)
18:30 Screening (144 minutes)

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