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 Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
Victor HugoProducer:
Royal Opera HouseDirector(s):
Oliver Mears,
Anna Morrissey (movement)
Design:
Simon Lima HoldsworthCostume:
Ilona KarasLighting:
Fabiana PiccioliConductor(s):
Antonio Pappano,
Paul Wynne Griffiths,
Stefano Montanari