The Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming “Un Ballo in Maschera.”

The company revealed that baritone Michael Chioldi will take over the role of Renato in the concert performance of the Verdi work on Dec. 6, 2026 at Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh.

Marianne Cornetti, general director of Pittsburgh Festival Opera, said, per an official press release, “He knows the role exceptionally well and is a true favorite here in Pittsburgh.”

He joins a cast that stars Alexandra Loutsion, Greg Kunde, Marianne Cornetti, Luiz-Ottavio Faria, Aubrey Ballarò, Wei Wu, and Thomas Shivone. Gina Lapinski directs and Christopher Franklin conducts.

The showcase kicks off at 3 p.m. local time.