Rigoletto
10
November 1977
A Victor Hugo play, haunting and scandalous, provided the inspiration for Verdi’s mid-career masterpiece. A vengeful but misguided court jester strives to save his daughter from a duke’s licentious clutches, but can't part with the feeling that a curse looms over all of his actions. In Rigoletto, the composer introduces several of his most iconic arias and duets—as well as an 11th-hour quartet that counts among the finest moments in opera.
Runtime:
2 hours 17 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
it
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
John Dexter