Rigoletto
Synopsis
Live recording at Royal Opera House, 22 September, 2001. Television live relay. In one of the Royal Opera’s most celebrated and popular productions, director David McVicar mixes lavish historical costumes and dark stylized settings to highlight the savagery and excitement of Verdi’s tale of misdirected revenge. Paolo Gavanelli is vocally and theatrically electrifying as the hunchback anti-hero, acclaimed soprano Christine Schäfer is his doomed daughter, and superstar tenor Marcelo Alvarez is her fickle lover. With superb playing from the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, it adds up to a thrilling Rigoletto for both opera aficionados and newcomers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance - premier
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David McVicar, Sue Judd
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Hugo, Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Rigoletto
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte, Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David McVicar, Sue Judd
Victor Hugo, Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
David McVicar
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Sue Judd
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rigoletto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rigoletto about?
Live recording at Royal Opera House, 22 September, 2001. Television live relay. In one of the Royal Opera’s most celebrated and popular productions, director David McVicar mixes lavish historical costumes and dark stylized settings to highlight the savagery and excitement of Verdi’s tale of misdirected revenge. Paolo Gavanelli is vocally and theatrically electrifying as the hunchback anti-hero, acclaimed soprano Christine Schäfer is his doomed daughter, and superstar tenor Marcelo Alvarez is her fickle lover. With superb playing from the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, it adds up to a thrilling Rigoletto for both opera aficionados and newcomers.
Who directed Rigoletto?
Rigoletto was directed by David McVicar, Sue Judd.
Who stars in Rigoletto?
The principal cast of Rigoletto includes Paolo Gavanelli, Marcelo Álvarez, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Eric Halfvarson, Christine Schäfer.
When was Rigoletto released and how long is it?
Rigoletto was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Rigoletto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rigoletto was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rigoletto?
Rigoletto holds official age classifications: GB: NR.