Rigoletto: Washington National Opera Presents Verdi's Opera at the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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The last date listed for Rigoletto was Tuesday April 8, 2008 / 7:30pm.
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John
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The singing was superb. The opera exhilirated me.Written on Apr 10 2008
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Ron
This was the first opera I have ever attended, and I enjoyed it much more than I expected. Just a great story, powerfully told.Written on Apr 09 2008
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I particularly enjoyed the three main actors; The duke of Mantua, Joseph Calleja, Rigolletto, Carloos Alvares, and Lyu Petrova, Playing Gilda.Written on Apr 09 2008
The seats were excellent
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More Information About Rigoletto
Website
http://www.dc-opera.org/ourseason/rigoletto.asp
Quotes & Highlights
- Hear an excerpt from the opera, and read more information about the cast and production, at the Washington National Opera website.
Description
<p>Join Washington National Opera for Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, featuring many of the most beloved (and hummable!) arias in opera! This quintessential masterpiece stars acclaimed baritones Carlos Álvarez and Gordon Hawkins in the title role (see below for dates). </p>
<p>As the libertine Duke of Mantua's jaded jester, Rigoletto is known for sparing no one his biting and often vicious sarcasm. But when courtiers abduct Rigoletto's beloved daughter, Gilda, for the Duke's enjoyment, a curse and misdirected revenge bring tragedy and are Rigoletto's undoing.</p>
Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Cast:
<p>Rigoletto: Carlos Álvarez (Mar 29, 31, Apr 3, 6m, 9, 12)
Gordon Hawkins (Apr 1, 8, 13m)
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<p>The Duke of Mantua: Joseph Calleja (Mar 29, 31, Apr 3, 6m, 9, 12)
Alexey Dolgov (Apr 1, 8, 13m) </p>
Gilda: Lyubov Petrova (Mar 29, 31, Apr 3, 6m, 9, 12)
JiYoung Lee (Apr 1, 8, 13m)
Count Monterone: Robert Cantrell
Sparafucile: Andrea Silvestrelli
Maddalena: Malgorzata Walewska
Marullo: James Shaffran
Borsa : Yingxi Zhang
Giovanna: Magdalena Wór
Count: Ceprano Grigory Soloviov
Countess: Ceprano Claudia Huckle
Page : Elizabeth Andrews Roberts
Conductor: Giovanni Reggioli
Director: Catherine Malfitano
Set Design: Robert Dahlstrom
Lighting Design: Mark McCullough
Note: Cast is correct as of publication, but subject to change without notice.
About the Ticket Supplier: Washington National Opera
As the resident opera company of the Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera (WNO) draws on a rich history to offer high-quality grand opera featuring internationally acclaimed artists. Additionally, WNO serves as a vital resource throughout the Washington metro area, bringing opera to a broad public through its award-winning education and community programs.