Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi
Conducted by Andrew Bisantz
Directed by Fenlon Lamb

The iconic opera Rigoletto is a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and revenge set in the decadent court of Mantua. Rigoletto, a court jester, is both feared and despised for his sharp wit and ruthless tongue. However, beneath his caustic exterior lies a deep love for his daughter, Gilda, whom he keeps hidden from the corrupt world around them.

When Gilda falls victim to the Duke of Mantua’s seductive charms, Rigoletto’s world is shattered. In a desperate bid for vengeance, he hires an assassin to kill the Duke, only to have his plan go tragically awry. The opera’s powerful music, including the famous arias “La donna è mobile” and “Caro nome,” heightens the emotional intensity of this dark and dramatic tale.

Fenlon Lamb’s vision sets Eugene Opera’s production of Rigoletto in 1930’s fascist Italy with a decadent art deco look. Starring the sensational operatic baritone Grant Youngblood as Rigoletto, Metropolitan Opera tenor Damon Holcomb as the Duke, and the brilliant rising star Véronique Filloux as Gilda in her Eugene Opera debut.

Join Eugene Opera for a night of soaring melodies, complex characters, and a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final curtain. Rigoletto is a masterpiece of the operatic repertoire, and this production promises to be an unforgettable experience!

Performances
Friday, Jan. 31 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2 @ 2:30 p.m.