Rigoletto (2001)
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.
Director: David McVicar, Sue Judd
Genre: Music
Runtime: 169 min
Release Date: September 19, 2001
Cast
- Paolo Gavanelli - Rigoletto
- Marcelo Álvarez - Duke of Mantua
- Giovanni Battista Parodi - Monterone
- Eric Halfvarson - Sparafucile
- Christine Schäfer - Gilda
- Graciela Araya - Maddalena
- Elizabeth Sikora - Giovanna
Screenplay
- Victor Hugo (Original Story)
- Francesco Maria Piave
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: Opus Arte, Royal Opera House
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: David McVicar, Sue Judd
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Rigoletto stars Paolo Gavanelli, Marcelo Álvarez, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Eric Halfvarson, Christine Schäfer, Graciela Araya.
- How long is Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto has a runtime of 2h 49m (169 minutes).
- What genre is Rigoletto?
- Rigoletto is a Music film.
- Where was Rigoletto produced?
- Rigoletto was produced in United Kingdom.