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Katie Derham presents a live film version of Verdi's tragic masterpiece Rigoletto, starring Placido Domingo in the title role. The opera tells the story of a court jester.
Katie Derham presents this live film version of Verdi's tragic masterpiece Rigoletto, starring Placido Domingo in the title role.
Rigoletto is set in the renaissance splendour of Mantua and its three acts will feature magnificent palaces and historical locations across the city.
The opera tells the story of the court jester Rigoletto and his beautiful daughter Gilda - it's a tale full of love, intrigue and passion and it's filled with some of Verdi's most famous melodies.
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Sat 4 Sep 2010
19:15
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Performer | Placido Domingo |
| Performer | Julia Novikova |
Broadcast
- Sat 4 Sep 2010 19:15