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- 19/09/2024Thursday 07:30 pmNZ Opera: RigolettoAuckland, NZKiri Te Kanawa Theatre
- 21/09/2024Saturday 07:30 pmNZ Opera: RigolettoAuckland, NZKiri Te Kanawa TheatreLow Availability
- 25/09/2024Wednesday 07:30 pmNZ Opera: RigolettoAuckland, NZKiri Te Kanawa Theatre
About
Against La Dolce Vita styling of 1950s Italy, court jester Rigoletto delights in making enemies of husbands and fathers while his boss, Duke of Mantua, is a callous playboy. (Yet somehow, it’s the duke who has the nerve to sing ‘La donna e mobile’ – women are fickle!)
Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, a smash hit since its debut, is brimming with crowd-pleasing melodies and lush orchestrations. ‘La donna e mobile’ is the hit but the composer preferred ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’, a sensuous depiction of the characters’ motives. “I never expect to do better,” Verdi said.
The jester finds it less funny when he’s cursed by a humiliated parent, and the duke meets Gilda, Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter.
Join NZ Opera, a star-studded cast and a Fiat Bambina as Verdi steps into uncharted artistic territory, balancing character, drama and music in a way that set new standards for Italian opera.
Please note: this production contains sexual violence, violence against women and mature themes, and is best suited for audiences 16+. This production also uses strobe lighting effects at times, which may potentially affect audience members who are sensitive to flashing lights or who suffer from conditions such as epilepsy.
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