
Season 6 · Episode 131
Verdi's Rigoletto: Unforgettable tunes, tragedy, and a new concept in opera
Classical Breakdown · WETA Classical
May 13, 20251h 10m
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Show Notes
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.
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