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Rigoletto (1977)

1977-11-07 · 2h 17m · IT
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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.

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John DexterDirectorKirk BrowningDirectorFrancesco Maria PiaveWriter

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Cornell MacNeilCornell MacNeilRigolettoIleana CotrubasIleana CotrubasGildaJustino DíazJustino DíazSparafucilePlácido DomingoPlácido DomingoThe Duke of MantuaIsola JonesIsola JonesMaddelenaAriel BybeeAriel BybeeGiovannaJohn CheekJohn CheekMonteronePhilip BoothPhilip BoothIl Conte di CepranoLoretta di FrancoLoretta di FrancoLa Contessa di CepranoJames AthertonJames AthertonBorsaRobert GoodloeRobert GoodloeMarulloJames AthertonJames AthertonBorsa

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OperaOpera live performance

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityOpera · Opera Live PerformanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference304360 · 39583Actor preference173958 · 82402 · 709811

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Frequently asked questions about Rigoletto

What is Rigoletto about?

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.

How long is Rigoletto?

Rigoletto has a runtime of 137 minutes.