Opera International presents an Ellen Kent Production: Rigoletto

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra

Verdi
RIGOLETTO

The masterpiece they tried to ban

Starring Vladimir Dragos* and Iurie Gisca* as Rigoletto

Featuring a magnificent golden eagle with a seven-foot wingspan and two royal greyhounds.

A stunning traditional production recapturing the decadence of Renaissance Italy with lavish sets and opulent costumes.

Celebrating the return of the critically acclaimed soprano Alyona Kistenyova* as Gilda.

Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto is a dramatic tale of the jester’s daughter whose heart is stolen by a charming but unreliable ruler - and how her father’s attempts to prevent the love affair lead to tragedy. The opera was almost banned because it exposed the licentious behaviour of the powers-that-be at court.

Featuring the two of the most celebrated tenor arias La Donna è Mobile and Questa o Quella justly turned into classics by Caruso, Rigoletto is based on a play by Victor Hugo, who wrote Les Miserables.

PLEASE NOTE SOME SCENES CONTAIN NUDITY

“Brilliantly sung”
The Times, Royal Albert Hall

“It is Vladimir Dragos who effortlessly held the stage.”
Cork Examiner ★★★★★

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
*Cast subject to change.

On Friday March 2, 2018 at 7:30 pm (ends 10:30 pm)

Category: Arts - Performing Arts - Opera

Price:

Tickets from: GBP 15.40

Venue: Liverpool Empire Theatre, Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE

Links:

Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/160664-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/160664-1