The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto (2013)

8.5/10 151 min Music

Overview

Michael Mayer’s acclaimed production, first seen in the 2012–13 season, sets the action of Verdi’s masterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas—a neon-lit world ruled by money and ruthless, powerful men. Piotr Beczała is the Duke, a popular entertainer and casino owner who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Željko Lučić sings Rigoletto, his sidekick and comedian, and Diana Damrau is Rigoletto’s innocent daughter, Gilda. When she is seduced by the Duke, Rigoletto sets out on a tragic course of murderous revenge. Štefan Kocán is the assassin Sparafucile and Michele Mariotti conducts.

Cast

Željko Lučić

Rigoletto

Diana Damrau

Gilda

Piotr Beczała

The Duke

Štefan Kocán

Sprafucile

David Crawford

Count Ceprano

Maria Zifchak

Giovanna

Earle Patriarco

Guard

Renée Fleming

Self - Host

MET Orchestra

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