Opera Rigoletto

Having made its first appearance in Italy during the 17th century, opera is the masterpiece at the heart of Italian culture. The beauty of this roman language allows us to discover and appreciate the characteristics of this culture. Montreal’s Italian Week Festival is proud to announce that for its 18^th edition, Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” will be presented. This opera, which consists of three acts and four scenes, focuses on the social tensions and women’s conditions prior to the 19^th century. With a combination of great melodies, dramatic scenes and precision, the opera mainly concentrates on a dramatic and original character, a court jester, whose only fear is to see his daughter, Gilda, become a victim of Duke of Mantua’s dissolute adventures. Approached by a hit man named Sparafucile, Rigoletto decides to accept the killer’s offer to protect his daughter. With one of the most surprising endings, this piece is a definite must-see!

Montreal's Italian Week Symphony Orchestra

Gianluca Martinenghi, Conductor

Giuseppe Varano, Tenor, playing the role of Duc de Mantoue 

Marco Camastra, Baritone, playing the role of Rigoletto

Luisa Kurtz Dos Santos, Soprano, playing the role of Gilda

Claude Grenier, Basso, playing the role of Sparafucile

Chantal Scott, Mezzosoprano, playing the role of Maddalena

Consuelo Morosin, Soprano, playing the role of Giovanna

Louise Andrée Baril, Rehearsal pianist 

Salvatore Sciascia, Stage and artistic Director 

Gino Maniscalco, Stage Design

Paolo Ruiz, Assistant

Calogero Calandrino, Assistant