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Rigoletto: Wagemakers Frizza / Gran Teatre Del Liceu Alvarez Camarena Rancatore Verdi (1813-1901)

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Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona2017Verdi's most popular opera, "Rigoletto," conducted by the Italian talent Riccardo Frizza, popular and talented singers Alvarez, Camarena, Lancatore and Chemocliese! Rigoletto" is one of Verdi's most popular operas of the mid-period, represented by the popular aria "Song of a Woman's Heart" sung in the play. This tragic opera is based on Victor Hugo's play "The King is Pleased". The Duke of Mantova is a young philanderer with money and power. Rigoletto, a clown in the service of the Duke, is asked to kill the Duke's only daughter, Gilda, whom he loves dearly, because she has been played for a fool. The production is directed by Riccardo Frizza, who is well known to Japanese audiences and is active not only in Italy but also in other parts of the world, and directed by Monique Wagemakers from Holland. The stage is filled with spectacular costumes by Sandy Powell, a British costume designer who has won several Oscars. The cast of singers is also well rounded. Carlos Alvarez, who beautifully expressed the tragedy of Rigoletto, sang with a powerful voice, and his performance was well received at the MET and elsewhere. The Duke of Mantova is sung by Javier Camarena, a Mexican tenor whose powerful voice has captivated audiences at the Met and around the world.Gilda, exactly what Verdi wanted, will be played by Desiree Lancatore, who has sung the role more than 100 times. Ketewan Chemokrise from Georgia, who captivates with her beautiful voice and good looks, will sing Maddalena, the sister who fell in love with the Duke. King International