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 concert performance featuring a spectacular cast of international singers and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation featuring Derek Matson in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required.CastFrancesco Meli tenor (Riccardo)Joyce El-Khoury soprano (Amelia)Luca Salsi baritone (Renato)Yulia Matochkina mezzo-soprano (Ulrica)Damiana Mizzi soprano (Oscar)Alfred Walker bass-baritone (Samuel)Kevin Short bass-baritone (Tom)Ricardo José Rivera baritone (Silvano)Lunga Eric Hallam tenor (A Judge)Martin Luther Clark tenor (A Servant to Amelia)Learn more: cso.org/performances/21-22/cso-classical/muti-conducts-verdi-un-ballo-in-maschera