Gustavo III — Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera Character Profile

About Gustavo III

Central monarch of this Stockholm-set production. Plácido Domingo’s portrayal is singled out as 'ravishing,' 'convincing,' and 'dashing,' with exceptional vocal and dramatic execution that anchors the performance.

Gustavo III — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Plácido Domingo

Appears in

Verdi Un Ballo in Maschera (1975)

Role

Protagonist

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