Never one to miss an opportunity to make fun of others, the hunchback jester Rigoletto is employed by the Duke of Mantua. His only joy in life is his daughter Gilda. When Rigoletto must witness how she falls for the calculated vows of love of the unscrupulous Duke, he is out for revenge: he hires the contract killer Sparafucile to murder the seducer. Gilda, however, sacrifices herself for her lover. Rigoletto realises that he has driven his daughter to death and destroyed his own life.

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Rigoletto

Staatsoper Hamburg

A new Tomer Zvulun production of Turandot opens exactly 100 years after its premiere! This opera, with its lush musical tapestry and complex psychological layers, explores courage, identity, and love’s transformative power.

Piero Pretti

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 25 - May 3, 2026

Turandot · Atlanta Opera

Past events

15 - 23 Mar, 2025

Rigoletto · Staatsoper Hamburg

Future and recently performed repertoire

Calaf in Turandot by Puccini

Atlanta Opera

The Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto by Verdi

Staatsoper Hamburg

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