Rigoletto

American  

[rig-uh-let-oh, ree-gaw-let-taw] / ˌrɪg əˈlɛt oʊ, ˌri gɔˈlɛt tɔ /

noun

1. an opera (1851) with music by Giuseppe Verdi.

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Example Sentences

Mr. Pati, who has sung in many European houses, got a quick Metropolitan Opera debut this January with a few performances as the Duke in “Rigoletto”; given the warmth and expressiveness of the instrument on display at the Armory, I hope he’ll be back there soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

The buzz in Salzburg was that this would be the star-making vehicle for American soprano Lisette Oropesa, who recently appeared in Los Angeles Opera’s “Rigoletto” and is, indeed, a thrilling Scottish queen in her fatal, royal clash with mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey.

From Los Angeles Times

Kelley: My husband conducted a performance of “Rigoletto” about 15 years ago with an opera company in Chinatown.

From Los Angeles Times

No performances of “Rigoletto” were canceled and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahead of the “Rigoletto” show, we spoke to ticket holders about whether they hesitated about coming to the Music Center and downtown Los Angeles and how they feel about supporting the arts even in times of conflict.

From Los Angeles Times