Verdi's Rigoletto: Unforgettable tunes, tragedy, and a new concept in opera

Verdi considered this character worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy, and he delivers just that! John Banther and Linda Carducci explore Verdi's masterpiece and show you what to listen for, intricacies of the characters and plot, the banned origin story, and so much more. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.