Rigoletto

About the Event

Verdi’s opera tells of the court jester Rigoletto who is disliked for his scornful wit. Inside, Rigoletto is a loving father, who tries to bring up his daughter Gilda by protecting her from all evil of the world.

In Rigoletto two opera traditions meet — the traditional world of arias and the new world of continuous flow of music that leads to Wagner’s idea of music drama. The latter is supported by the fact that Verdi wrote an opera which is almost entirely composed of duets and that lacks the accustomed grand finales, letting the dramatic action develop without interruption.

The opera was composed at a very difficult time for Verdi. Within few years he lost his two children and his wife. Due to his tragic  experience, the plot of the opera moved him thoroughly and gave the opera exceptional musical depth.

Sung in Italian, subtitles in Estonian and English

Music Director: Arvo Volmer
Conductor: Arvo Volmer/ Jüri Alperten
Stage Director: Neeme Kuningas
Designer: Kustav‐Agu Püüman
Lighting Designer: Neeme Jõe