He’s hideous. He’s hated. He’s untouchable. But in this shimmering world of secrets and seduction, can he keep the one he loves most safe?
At the Duke’s infamous parties, one man’s words light the darkness with a sinister glitter. Among the glamorous girls and greasy gangsters, Rigoletto serves his master with sharp wits and averted eyes.
From the moment he wrote it, Verdi knew he had a hit on his hands. The story has everything: royalty, loyalty, devotion, lust and revenge.
And the music? The music is sensational, so full of hummable tunes that Verdi demanded complete secrecy from his premiere cast. The tenor was forbidden from even whistling the catchy ‘La donna è mobile’ outside of rehearsals.
The morning after Rigoletto’s triumphant première, that melody rang out in the streets: a hit for ever after. The title character Verdi called the “greatest creation” in the history of theatre had found a home in a masterpiece of music.
Elijah Moshinsky’s much-loved production of Rigoletto returns to the Sydney Opera House stage, complete with its glamorous La Dolce Vita-inspired sets and costumes and scene-stealing Fiat 500.
The revolving dolls-house style set gives a cinematic detail to each scene. A brilliant cast led by Verdi master Renato Palumbo has been assembled. Ernesto Petti is the tortured jester at the heart of Verdi’s masterpiece.
2hrs 45min (inc interval)
13th June, 2023
26th June, 2023
One of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Sydney Opera House is an architectural masterpiece and vibrant performance space.
Public Transport The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
Car Parking Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
For further information please visit the Sydney Opera House
Conductor: Renato Palumbo
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Revival Director: Shane Placentino
Cast:
Rigoletto: Ernesto Petti
Duke of Mantua: Atalla Ayan
Gilda: Stacey Alleaume
Monterone: David Parkin
Sparafucile: Roberto Scandiuzzi
Maddalena: Sian Sharp
Marullo: Luke Gabbedy
Borsa: Virgilio Marino
Ceprano: Anthony Mackey
Giovanna: Sian Sharp
Countess Ceprano: Ruth Strutt
Page: Jennifer Bonner
Usher: Nathan Lay
Opera Australia Chorus
Opera Australia Orchestra
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