Rigoletto

This exciting and moving 1961 performance of Verdi’s great tragedy is traditional in the best sense of the word, preserving as it does an operatic style rooted in the era of the work’s composition. Starring an all-Italian cast le by Aldo Protti, Gabirella Tucci, and Gianni Poggi, under the direction of Arturo Basile, the production boasts powerful performances by singers who understand the nuances of the drama and who know how to make the most of the score’s many opportunities for vocal virtuosity. Note: The original video master for this performance contains embedded Japanese subtitles that remain on screen throughout.