Ballo Collection

VERDI/BALLO/LIEBIG 2
Act 1 scene 10 : Riccardo dismisses Ulrica's prophecy that he will die at the hands of the first to shake his hand (it will be Renato) Date: first performed 1859

Two female dancers and two male dancers or Tschenky
Two female Ottoman dancers with castanets, and two male dancers or Tschenky. Tschenky ou danseur publique, danseuse publique. Due Ballerine e Due Ballerini

Final scene of a Dervish dance, Rifai order. Penitents in ecstasy grasp red-hot scimitars and have their wounds treated by the sheikh. Followers of Shaikh Ahmed er-Rifai

Dance of the whirling Dervishes of Mawlawi Tawagozi. Sufi Dervishes in tall hats dance in a circle to accompaniment by musicians on drums, psaltery and sistrum. Ballo dei Dervisch Mewlewi

Two Sufi Dervish devotees at prayer
Two Dervish penitents performing prayer rituals in a Dervish lodge. One with his hair tied to the ceiling with a cord, and another with band around hands and knees holding prayer beads

Appartamento nella casa del console murena Raccolta di
Appartamento nella casa del console murena, Raccolta di varie decorazioni sceniche inventate ed eseguite per il R. Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Durelli, gaetano Marco Innocenzo, 1789-1855

Tempio di Vesta col simulacro della dea dinanzi alla
Tempio di Vesta, col simulacro della dea, dinanzi alla quale arde il fuoco sacro, Raccolta di varie decorazioni sceniche inventate ed eseguite per il R

Gustav III (1746-92) King of Sweden from 1671. Assassinated during a masked ball. Verdis 1859 opera Un ballo in maschera originally romanticised version of episode

VERDI, Giuseppe (1813-1901). Portrait appeared
" VERDI, Giuseppe (1813-1901). Portrait appeared in the French magazine " L Illustration". Etching."

Verdi / Ballo / Liebig 5
Act 3 scene 8 : at the masked ball Oscar reveals what costume Riccardo will be wearing

Verdi / Ballo / Liebig 3
Act 2 scene 5 : Amelia reveals her identity to the plotters

Verdi / Ballo / Liebig 1
Act 1 scene 5 : Riccardo, governor of Boston, holds court

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"Ballo: A Captivating Dance of Devotion and Tragedy" In the mesmerizing world of Ballo, a dance that transcends time and culture, we witness the convergence of artistry and spirituality. Two female dancers gracefully twirl alongside two male dancers or Tschenky, their movements embodying both strength and delicacy. The final scene unfolds with an enchanting Dervish dance, performed by devotees of the Rifai order. As they whirl in ecstatic motion, their bodies become one with the rhythm of life itself. The Dance of the Whirling Dervishes captivates our senses as it transports us to a realm beyond ordinary existence. Amidst this ethereal spectacle, two Sufi Dervish disciples find solace in prayer. Their devotion radiates from within as they seek spiritual enlightenment through their sacred rituals, and is a moment where time stands still and souls connect with something greater than themselves. Within the Appartamento nella casa del console murena Raccolta di lies another chapter in this tale - Tempio di Vesta col simulacro della dea dinanzi alla - where ancient traditions intertwine with modernity. Here we encounter Gustav III (1746-92), King of Sweden who met his tragic fate during a masked ball. His untimely demise echoes through history as he became forever entwined with Verdi's Ballo. Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) himself becomes part of this captivating narrative; his portrait appearing amidst these scenes filled with passion and sorrow. Through his music, Verdi immortalizes the essence – its beauty, tragedy, love, and loss all intertwined into melodies that resonate deep within our souls. As we delve deeper into Verdi / Ballo / Liebig 5 or Verdi / Ballo / Liebig 3 cards depicting various aspects of this timeless dance form emerge, each capturing a fragment of its essence.