Details
Rigoletto, the hunchbacked court jester wants revenge. His beloved daughter, Gilda, has been abducted and seduced by the Duke and he hires a hit-man to assassinate him. Tragedy prevails in Verdi's masterpiece of love, lust and betrayal. Based on Hugo's
Le roi s'amuse. First performed at La Fenice in Venice on 11 March 1851 Sung in English
Cast/Performers
Carol Lesley-Green (soprano),
David Kirby-Ashmore (baritone),
Paul Hodges (bass),
Timothy Evans-Jones (tenor),
Gaynor Keeble (mezzo soprano)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
Victor HugoCompany:
Heart of England Opera
