The subject cannot fail!' exulted Verdi, when recommending Victor Hugo's play Le Roi s'amuse to his librettist. But the censors made every effort to stop it, an

A comprehensive guide to Verdi's RIGOLETTO, featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with over 35 Music Highlight Exam

Discusses the background of the opera, synopsis of the plot, music, survey of performances, chronology and major compositions by Verdi.