Rigoletto - Opéra National de Paris
Overview
Rediscover a monumental moment in Verdi's oeuvre: the immortal Rigoletto! In this eye-catching production staged by Claus Guth at Paris's Opéra Bastille, soloists Quinn Kelsey (Rigoletto), Olga Peretyatko (Gilda), Michael Fabiano (the Duke of Mantua), and Rafal Siwek (Sparafucile) put their incredible talents to captivating use. To revisit this well-known opera, Guth recounts the story from the point of view of an aged Rigoletto, a clown past his prime, who watches his memories pass before his eyes as he looks back on his life. The set design by Christian Schmidt and Olaf Winter's careful lighting create an imposing, chilly, and implacable ambiance, perfect for the melodrama unfolding onstage. The Choir and Orchestra of the Paris Opera, under the baton of Nicola Luisotti, offer up a powerful interpretation of this timeless work.
Director
Claus Guth
Top Cast
Quinn Kelsey
Rigoletto
Olga Peretyatko
Gilda
Vesselina Kasarova
Maddalena
Rafal Siwek
Sparafucile
Isabelle Druet
Giovanna
Michael Fabiano
Il Duca di Mantova
Mikhail Kolelishvili
Il Conte di Ceprano
Andreea Soare
La Contessa di Ceprano
Michal Partyka
Marullo
Christophe Berry
Borsa
