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.
Credits
Rigoletto Cast
Rigoletto Crew
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Department |
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Giuseppe Verdi as Original Music Composer. He was 164 (87) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Victor Hugo as Original Story. He was 175 (83) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Francesco Maria Piave as Writer. He was 167 (65) years old when He died
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Writing |
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John Dexter as Director. He was 52 (64) years old when He died
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Directing |
