The ROH Live: Rigoletto (2017)

The ROH Live: Rigoletto (2017) poster

Rigoletto, court jester to the libertine Duke of Mantua, is cursed by the father of one of the Duke’s victims for his irreverent laughter. When the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda, it seems the curse is taking effect… Rigoletto arranges to have the Duke assassinated. But Gilda still loves the womanizing Duke and sacrifices herself in his place. Rigoletto eagerly uncovers the corpse only to find instead his fatally wounded daughter, who dies in his arms.

Director: David McVicar
Genre: Music
Runtime: 170 min
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Cast

Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: Royal Opera House
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en

Keywords

opera, verdi, rohlive, rigoletto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The ROH Live: Rigoletto about?
Rigoletto, court jester to the libertine Duke of Mantua, is cursed by the father of one of the Duke’s victims for his irreverent laughter. When the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda, it seems the curse is taking effect… Rigoletto arranges to have the Duke assassinated. But Gilda still loves the womanizing Duke and sacrifices herself in his place. Rigoletto eagerly uncovers the corpse only to find instead his fatally wounded daughter, who dies in his arms.
Who directed The ROH Live: Rigoletto?
The ROH Live: Rigoletto was directed by David McVicar.
Who stars in The ROH Live: Rigoletto?
The ROH Live: Rigoletto stars Alexander Joel, Michael Fabiano, Dimitri Platanias, Sofia Fomina, Andrea Mastroni, Nadia Krasteva.
How long is The ROH Live: Rigoletto?
The ROH Live: Rigoletto has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
What genre is The ROH Live: Rigoletto?
The ROH Live: Rigoletto is a Music film.
Where was The ROH Live: Rigoletto produced?
The ROH Live: Rigoletto was produced in United Kingdom.