Verdi's Rigoletto
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
After their celebrated appearance at Expo 2020, State Theatre St. Petersburg Opera returns with one of opera’s greatest works, boldly reimagined with striking originality by its founder and acclaimed Russian director Yuri Alexandrov. Featuring rich costuming, exceptional singers, and the St. Petersburg Opera Orchestra conducted by Alexander Goikhman, this lavish production exemplifies the artistry that has made the company one of Europe’s leading opera houses.
A brilliant ball in the ducal palace. Fun. Noisy. There is a river of wine. The Duke sings to the guests about life in pleasure.
Not far away, in one or another corner of the hall, Rigoletto appears —an intelligent, sarcastic, angry court jester who mocks everyone. Many people hate and fear him. Rigoletto is the Duke’s favourite, tireless participant and inspirer of all his romantic adventures and cynical fun.
On the advice of Rigoletto, the Duke unequivocally looks after the beautiful Countess Ceprano, intimates with her in a secluded corner of the palace. Count Ceprano is seized with jealousy. Rigoletto makes fun of the unlucky husband.
Experience Verdi’s Rigoletto in a bold staging by the celebrated Russian director Yuri Alexandrov, founder of the State Theatre St. Petersburg Opera. After their celebrated appearance at Expo 2020, the company returns with one of opera’s greatest works, reimagined with striking originality. Alexandrov’s Rigoletto transforms the jester from the familiar hunchback into a sharp, cunning figure whose torment lies hidden behind his courtly disguise - a haunting portrayal of cruelty, corruption, and vulnerability.
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