Un Ballo in Maschera Act II

Recorded by Opera Project Columbus, March 26 at The Lincoln Theatre, Columbus, Ohio.
ACT 2
After conquering her fear, Amelia arrives at the field to pick the magic herb.
Gustavo has followed her in secret, and the two now confess their love for each other. Suddenly Renato arrives to warn his friend that his life is in danger. Amelia veils herself so as not to be discovered by her husband, and Gustavo asks Renato to accompany the disguised Amelia back to the city. On the way, the conspirators intercept Renato and Amelia’s veil falls off, revealing her identity. In his deep distress, Renato decides to exact vengeance on the king and asks the conspirators to his house the next day.