rigoletto opera dvd

In their series of celebrated opera productions from the Gran Teatre
del Liceu in Barcelona, Arthaus presents a staging of Rigoletto, one
of Verdi’s most popular operas. The tragic opera about the Duke of
Mantua, the court jester Rigoletto and his daughter Gilda forms
part of the composer’s trilogia popolare together with La Traviata
and Il Trovatore. It is full of melodious arias, expressive duets and
highly dramatic orchestration.
With the brilliant Marcelo Álvarez singing the Duke of Mantua and baritone Carlos Álvarez, whose Rigoletto has been
hailed as the perfect embodiment of Verdi’s court jester, appearing in the title role, this production presents international
stars in two of the leading roles. The dramatic requirements of this well-conceived and convincing interpretation
are both musically and visually extremely well met by the leading male singers and Inva Mula’s Gilda. She is a Verdi
soprano par excellence. The remarkable ensemble, orchestra and chorus of Barcelona s Liceu under the experienced
baton of Jesús López Cobos prove the opera house’s international standing once again.
Graham Vick’s production and Paul Brown’s sets and costumes aim to convey the essence of the drama conceptually
rather than literally which makes for a captivating performance.

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VERDI :RIGOLETTO – DVD Movie

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Sung in English

In Jonathan Miller’s brilliant interpretation of Verdi’s opera, the story of Rigoletto unfolds in New York’s mob-controlled Little Italy in the 1950′s.

Rigoletto, a clowning bartender, moves about in a world of criminals, thieves, and murderers – a world he keeps his beloved daughter, Gilda, well away from. During a party to celebrate the Feast of San Gennaro, Rigoletto makes one joke too many, angering Don Monterone, who puts his curse on him. And so, a fatal chain of events are set in motion as Gilda meets the philandering Duke and the story moves toward its tragic conclusion.

A fantastic set and great costumes make sure that this concept works flawlessly, and turns the whole show into an operatic Goodfellas, all backed up by Verdi’s stirring, emotive music.

CAST:
Rigoletto: John Rawnsley
Gilda: Marie McLaughlin
Duke Of Mantua: Arthur Davies
Sparafucile: John Tomlinson
Maddalena: Jean Rigby

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Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece RIGOLETTO is brilliantly brought to life in this unique production of the beloved opera, performed under the stars of Siena, Italy, by Roberto Servile, Inva Mula (The Fifth Element), Marcelo Alvarez and the Toscanini Foundation Orchestra, conducted by Keri Lynn Wilson and costumes by renowned fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood. In the 1550′s Mantua, the Duke (Alvarez), a celebrated ladies man, seduces Gilda (Mula), the beautiful daughter of his sharp-tongued jester, Rigoletto (Servile). Vowing revenge, her furious father hires Sparafucile, a notorious assassin, to avenge his family’s honor, a decision that will end in tragedy for all.

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Verdi’s drama of revenge, in its stunning new production by David McVicar, is filled with some of the composer’s most celebrated music. Sir Edward Downes conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House with a cast which includes Paolo Gavanelli, Marcelo Alvarez and Christine Schäfer. Contains nudity.

Sung in Italian with English subtitles

Extras: BBC documentary – Verdi through the looking glass
Director David McVicar talks about his production of Rigoletto
Illustrated synopsis of the opera
Illustrated booklet with biographies in English, French and German

Duke of Mantua: Marcelo Alvarez
Matteo Borsa: Peter Auty
Count Ceprano: Graeme Broadbent
Countess Ceprano: Dervla Ramsay
Rigoletto: Paolo Gavanelli
Marullo: Quentin Hayes
Count Monterone: Giovan Battista
Parodi Sparafucile: Eric Halfvarson
Gilda: Christine Schäfer
Giovanna: Elizabeth Sikora
Page: Andrea Hazell
Court usher: Nigel Cliffe
Maddalena: Graciela Araya
Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Conductor Edward Downes
Director: David McVicar
Sets: Michael Vale
Costumes: Tanya McCallin
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