Gustavus, king of Sweden in 1792, falls in love with Amelia, wife of Renato, his trusted counsellor and friend. Amelia returns Gustavus's love, but is discovered by her husband. At a masked ball Renato kills Gustavus, who, as he lies dying, declares Amelia's innocence and forgives Renato.
General Note
Synopsis (32 p. ; 19 cm) by Michael Stegemann, in English, German and Italian, inserted in container.
Music, Giuseppe Verdi ; libretto by Antonio Somma based on Scribe's libretto for Auber's Gustave III.