Rigoletto a Mantova
Synopsis
The tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda. The opera's original title, La maledizione (The Curse), refers to a curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by a courtier whose daughter the Duke has seduced with Rigoletto's encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda falls in love with the Duke and sacrifices her life to save him from assassins hired by her father.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Rigoletto a Mantova
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rigoletto a Mantova
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What is Rigoletto a Mantova about?
The tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda. The opera's original title, La maledizione (The Curse), refers to a curse placed on both the Duke and Rigoletto by a courtier whose daughter the Duke has seduced with Rigoletto's encouragement. The curse comes to fruition when Gilda falls in love with the Duke and sacrifices her life to save him from assassins hired by her father.
Who directed Rigoletto a Mantova?
Rigoletto a Mantova was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Rigoletto a Mantova?
The principal cast of Rigoletto a Mantova includes Plácido Domingo, Julia Novikova, Vittorio Grigolo, Ruggero Raimondi.
When was Rigoletto a Mantova released and how long is it?
Rigoletto a Mantova was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Rigoletto a Mantova?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rigoletto a Mantova was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.