From February 7 to 28, 2025, La Fenice Opera House invites you to experience the timeless brilliance of Giuseppe Verdi‘s Rigoletto. A cornerstone of mid-nineteenth-century opera, Rigoletto remains one of Verdi’s most celebrated and provocative masterpieces.
Initially met with resistance from censors for its bold themes, the opera plunges into a world of power, corruption, and sacrifice. The story unfolds in the glittering yet sinister court of the Duke of Mantua, an unscrupulous libertine whose actions lead to tragic consequences. At its heart is Rigoletto, the court jester whose protective love for his daughter Gilda ultimately results in heartbreak.
Commissioned by La Fenice in 1850, Rigoletto marked a significant evolution in Verdi’s compositional style, introducing more complex dramatic structures and moving beyond traditional aria-cabaletta forms. Written in just forty days, its premiere was a resounding success, securing its place as a perennial favorite in the operatic canon.
Creative Team:
- Conductor: Daniele Callegari
- Director: Damiano Michieletto
- Chorus master: Alfonso Caiani
Starring:
- The Duke of Mantua: Ivan Ayon Rivas / Davide Giusti
- Rigoletto: Luca Salsi / Dalibor Jenis
- Gilda: Maria Grazia Schiavo / Lucrezia Drei
The Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro La Fenice will bring Verdi’s thrilling score to life in this captivating production. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the drama, passion, and enduring power of Rigoletto.
Website: www.teatrolafenice.it
Location: La Fenice Opera House, Venice
Schedule: Feb. 7 – 28, 2025
