The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto (2013)
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.
Director: Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer
Genre: Music
Runtime: 151 min
Release Date: February 16, 2013
Cast
- Željko Lučić - Rigoletto
- Diana Damrau - Gilda
- Piotr Beczała - The Duke
- Štefan Kocán - Sprafucile
- Oksana Volkova - Maddalena
- Robert Pomakov - Monterone
- Alexander Lewis - Borsa
- Emalie Savoy - Countess Ceprano
- Jeffrey Mattsey - Marullo
- David Crawford - Count Ceprano
Screenplay
- Victor Hugo (Original Story)
- Francesco Maria Piave
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto was directed by Matthew Diamond, Michael Mayer.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto stars Željko Lučić, Diana Damrau, Piotr Beczała, Štefan Kocán, Oksana Volkova, Robert Pomakov.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto has a runtime of 2h 31m (151 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto was produced in United States of America.