(Credit: Johannes Ifkovits)

Piotr Beczala has canceled performances of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera” in Berlin.

The Deutsche Oper Berlin announced via social media that Beczala was ill.

The company stated, “Due to problems with his vocal chords, Piotr Beczala has to cancel his performances as Gustaf III in ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ on 15/19/23 Sept at the Deutsche Oper.”

As a result, Dmytro Popov will take over on Sept. 15. The company has yet to announce a replacement for the Sept. 19 and 23 performanceS.

The tenor will join a cast that includes Irina Churilova as Amelia, Thomas Lehman as Anckarström, Meechot Marrero as Oscar, and Judit Kutasi as Ulrica. Ivan Repusic conducts the production.

Beczala is set to return to the stage for Verdi’s “La Traviata” on Sept. 27 at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.