Act 2 Sc 1: An open space outside the city's walls; Sc 2: The library in Anckarstroem's house
9.35* Verdi and the Censorship JULIAN BUDDEN talks about one of the severest problems which Verdi had to contend with in his middle career. Extracts from the composer's letters are read by KERRY FRANCIS.
10.0* Un ballo in maschera
Act 3 Sc 1: The King's antechamber; Sc 2: The masked ball