Rigoletto is an opera in three acts [a] by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the 1832 play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo.

Rigoletto, opera in three acts by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave) that premiered at La Fenice opera house in Venice on March 11, 1851.

A guide to Giuseppe Verdi's thrilling opera, Rigoletto including Synopsis, Music & Arias, Fun Facts, Running Time and much more!

Rigoletto is a tragic opera by Giuseppe Verdi, renowned for its intense drama, complex characters and unforgettable arias like ‘ La donna e mobile ’. This operatic thriller is a wonderful example of …

The story of Rigoletto centers around the titular jester who hurls insults at courtiers for the amusement of the Duke of Mantua. At home, Rigoletto is a loving, protective father to a daughter he keeps hidden …

As they leave together, her husband is mocked by the Duke’s jester, Rigoletto. Count Ceprano, seeking revenge, is intrigued when the nobleman Marullo reveals that Rigoletto keeps a woman at home.

Sep 6, 2025 · It’s no wonder the production keeps returning. At its best, this “Rigoletto” colors Verdi’s music drama in both the shadows and unforgiving blasts of light that memorably meld sight and sound.

The Lowdown: Born a hunchback, Rigoletto has always been teased. Now a bitter and cynical adult, he has learned to defend himself against people’s cruelty by making jokes about everyone else. His one …

Sep 9, 2025 · Acclaimed Mongolian baritone, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, plays Rigoletto, recalling the deep, personal connection to the role. His journey with the character began in his youth, sparked by a DVD …

From the Opernhaus Zürich: Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto starring Piotr Beczała, Leo Nucci, László Polgár, Elena Moşuc, Katharina Peetz & Rolf Haunstein.