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This extraordinarily powerful 1983 production may be the best-sung performance by Luciano Pavarotti on DVD, but when acting values are counted in, Ingvar Wixell manages to outshine the tenor star. Verdi gave the Duke two of Italian operas most brilliant arias ("Questa o quella" and "La donna e mobile"), but he gave the deformed jester Rigoletto a depth and complexity of character that is reflected in music of great variety and enormous emotional impact: the cruel mockery of the opening scene, the self-doubts inspired by his dialogue with Sparafucile, the paternal anxieties and final despair at his daughters sad fate, and the burning, self-destructive thirst for revenge. All these motives work their way into music of great dramatic richness, variety, and intensity. Wixell rises to its challenges, not only in the title role but in a cameo appearance as Rigolettos nemesis Monterone. Location filming provides an atmosphere unavailable in staged productions. --Joe McLellan
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Label :Deutsche Grammophon
Manufacturer :Deutsche Grammophon
MPN :000658109
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :Deutsche Grammophon
Publisher :Deutsche Grammophon
UPC :440073416672
EAN :0044007341667
Price :$29.98USD
Lowest Price :$17.96USD
Customer ReviewsDisappointing
Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :2
I purchased this Rigoletto because most of the Amazon reviewers liked it. While I watched it, I was aware of the fine singing, but I was also aware that I was not getting involved. The reason was because, to me, the director, Jean-Pierre Ponnelles, hand was obvious. All the action was noticeably staged, giving the performance an air of artificiality. Why he had Rigoletto suspended in midair while moaning the abduction of his daughter, Gilda, to close the second act was jarringly ridiculous. The 3 stars are for the excellent singing
Rigoletto (Verdi)
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
This is one of my favorite operas. The production of this opera film is great. Outstanding! I would recommend this movie. For me, this is a collectible item that all opera lovers should have.
Erikas review
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
I love Verdi operas and Rigoletto is one of my favorites. This production is slightly different but very enjoyable.
The Curse that became the fate
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
A superbly directed production which is compelling from minute one to the end and features incredibly charismatic and thrilling vocal and acting performances by wixell and pavarotti as well as the rest of the cast.
Riccardo Chailly with the vienna philharmonic are masterful in their pacing,sense of dynamics and in their musical phrasing providing the perfect eloquent musical partner to this electrifying score.
This opera is not recorded on a stage but in mantua which expands and obviously adds more definition to the visual aspect.
So if youre looking to be thrilled,floored, and swept away by the power of Verdis Rigoletto then you have come to the perfect place to get your fix.
Go ahead but leave the knife in the kitchen drawer.
Pavarotti in Rigoletto
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
Pavarotti is in his element. Wixell is OK. I do not see any special qualities in his performance. Gruberova looks and sounds mediocre. Enjoy Pavarotti! R.K.
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