San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto (2012)
One of opera's most vivid and compelling characters, a vengeful court jester, desperately tries to protect his daughter from disaster in this heart-wrenching tragedy. The first of two world-class casts led by Music Director Nicola Luisotti stars Željko Lučić, "whose vocal artistry is exceptional" (The New York Times); Aleksandra Kurzak, "a superstar in the making" (The Guardian, London); and, as the lecherous Duke, Francesco Demuro, "whose open, bright, superbly focused tone was reminiscent of Pavarotti" (Opera News).
Director: Harry Silverstein
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: September 7, 2012
Cast
- Željko Lučić - Rigoletto
- Francesco Demuro - The Duke of Mantua
- Aleksandra Kurzak - Gilda
- Daniel Montenegro - Matteo Borsa
- Joo Won Kang - Marullo
- Andrea Silvestrelli - Sparafucile
- Renee Rapier - Giovanna
- Laura Krumm - Countess Ceprano
- Ryan Kuster - Count Ceprano
- Robert Pomakov - Monterone
Screenplay
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Victor Hugo (Original Concept)
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, san francisco opera
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto about?
- One of opera's most vivid and compelling characters, a vengeful court jester, desperately tries to protect his daughter from disaster in this heart-wrenching tragedy. The first of two world-class casts led by Music Director Nicola Luisotti stars Željko Lučić, "whose vocal artistry is exceptional" (The New York Times); Aleksandra Kurzak, "a superstar in the making" (The Guardian, London); and, as the lecherous Duke, Francesco Demuro, "whose open, bright, superbly focused tone was reminiscent of Pavarotti" (Opera News).
- Who directed San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto?
- San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto was directed by Harry Silverstein.
- Who stars in San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto?
- San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto stars Željko Lučić, Francesco Demuro, Aleksandra Kurzak, Daniel Montenegro, Joo Won Kang, Andrea Silvestrelli.
- How long is San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto?
- San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto?
- San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto is a Music, Drama film.
- What are the themes of San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto?
- The themes of San Francisco Opera: Verdi's Rigoletto include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.