Rigoletto

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Event Rigoletto
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
Umbrella Event Festival of Sydney 1989
First Date 6 January 1989
Opening Date 6 January 1989
Last Date 10 February 1989
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Premiered in 1851, Rigoletto still towers above most operas in the repertoire as one of Verdi's most vital and dramatic works. The thrilling and well-loved arias and ensemble of this opera have ensured its popularity with opera lovers of all ages.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Giuseppe Verdi Composer
John Matheson Conductor
Michael Stennett Costume Designer
Stuart Maunder Director
John Copley Original Director
Allan Lees Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality Italy
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 9 performances: Jan 6, 10, 13, 19, 24, 28 & 31 and Feb 4 & 10.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Jan 1989
Event Identifier 64053
Dataset AusStage