[dʒuˈzɛppe ˈverdi] (1813 – 1901)
Rigoletto is an opera in three acts. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the play "Le roi s'amuse" by Victor Hugo.
Its tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda.
Its tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto's beautiful daughter Gilda.
Some selections:
Act 1 - Scene 1: A room in the palace
- Questa o quella / This woman or that
Act 1 - Scene 2: A street, with the courtyard of Rigoletto's house
- Pari siamo! / We are alike!
Act 2 - The Duke's Palace
- Caro nome / Dearest name - with English subtitles
- Cortigiani, vil razza dannata / Accursed race of courtiers
Act 3 - A street outside Sparafucile's house
- La donna è mobile / Woman is fickle - says the Duke
- Bella figlia dell'amore / Beautiful daughter of love
La donna è mobile
The inherent irony is that it is the callous playboy Duke himself who is mobile.
A full version - with English subtitles
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