Release Date

09 Apr, 2016

Runtime

02:23: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Rediscover a monumental moment in Verdi's oeuvre: the immortal Rigoletto! In this eye-catching production staged by Claus Guth at Paris's Opéra Bastille, soloists Quinn Kelsey (Rigoletto), Olga Peretyatko (Gilda), Michael Fabiano (the Duke of Mantua), and Rafal Siwek (Sparafucile) put their incredible talents to captivating use. To revisit this well-known opera, Guth recounts the story from the point of view of an aged Rigoletto, a clown past his prime, who watches his memories pass before his eyes as he looks back on his life. The set design by Christian Schmidt and Olaf Winter's careful lighting create an imposing, chilly, and implacable ambiance, perfect for the melodrama unfolding onstage. The Choir and Orchestra of the Paris Opera, under the baton of Nicola Luisotti, offer up a powerful interpretation of this timeless work.

Original Title

Rigoletto - Opéra National de Paris

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Actors

Quinn Kelsey

Olga Peretyatko

Vesselina Kasarova

Rafal Siwek

Isabelle Druet

Michael Fabiano

Mikhail Kolelishvili

Andreea Soare

Michal Partyka

Christophe Berry

Florent Mbia

Adriana González

Nicola Luisotti

Crew

Claus Guth

Claus Guth

Giuseppe Verdi

Nicola Luisotti

Francesco Maria Piave

Victor Hugo