Photo Coverage: First Look at ENO's Mafia-Inspired RIGOLETTO
By: Roy Tan Feb. 02, 2017
Rigoletto is a joker. But sometimes his sharp tongue runs away with him. And his latest wisecrack has started a vendetta that's far from funny. Now, with his daughter seduced by the dissolute Duke, Rigoletto is out for revenge. But he definitely won't have the last laugh.
A tragic story of jealousy, vengeance and sacrifice, Rigoletto is one of Verdi's most popular operas. Jonathan Miller's much-loved 'Mafia' production makes a welcome return to the ENO stage, relocating the action to New York's Little Italy in the 1950s. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action below!
Featuring some of opera's most immediately recognisable music, including 'Women abandon us' ('La donna è mobile'), Verdi's thrilling score will be conducted by Sir Richard Armstrong. Leading the cast is Nicholas Pallesen in the title role, alongside lyric tenor Joshua Guerrero as 'The Duke' and Sydney Mancasola as Rigoletto's love-stricken daughter Gilda.
Performances run tonight 2 Feb through 28 Feb 2017 at the English National Opera. For tickets and more information, visit www.eno.org/whats-on/rigoletto.
Photo Credit: Roy Tan
ENO's RIGOLETTO
ENO's RIGOLETTO
ENO's RIGOLETTO
ENO's RIGOLETTO
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ENO's RIGOLETTO
ENO's RIGOLETTO
ENO's RIGOLETTO
ENO's RIGOLETTO
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