Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) features Giuseppe Verdi's most lyrical and most passionate score. It focuses on the intense emotions of love and revenge against a backdrop of political intrigue and assassination, all integrated into the spectacle of grand opera. The goal of this non-technical course is to enable the novice to enjoy a performance of this superb work. Students will hear selections and learn how Verdi's music dramatizes and enhances the plot. (There is an additional $8.00 charge for a personal copy of the libretto for reference during classes.)