Details
Rigoletto, the hunchbacked court jester wants revenge. His beloved daughter, Gilda, has been abducted and seduced by the Duke and he hires a hit-man to assassinate him. Tragedy prevails in Verdi's masterpiece of love, lust and betrayal. Based on Hugo's
Le roi s'amuse. First performed at La Fenice in Venice on 11 March 1851 New Production. Running time: approx. 2hrs 50mins
Cast/Performers
Quinn Kelsey (Rigoletto),
Barry Banks (Duke of Mantua),
Anna Christy (Gilda),
Peter Rose (Sparafucile - some dates),
Matthew Trevino (Sparafucile - some dates),
Justina Gringyte (Maddalena),
David Stout (Monterone),
George Humphreys (Marullo),
Anthony Gregory (Borsa),
Barnaby Rea (Ceprano),
Diana Montague (Giovanna)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
Victor HugoProducer(s):
English National Opera,
Canadian Opera CompanyConductor:
Graeme JenkinsDirector:
Christopher AldenDesign:
Michael LevineLighting:
Duane Schuler