Verdi - Rigoletto / Luciano Pavarotti, Ingvar Wixell, Edita Gruberova, Victoria Vergara, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Riccardo Chailly | 
 enlarge | Actors: G. Verdi, Wiener Opera Philharmoniker, Jean-pierre Ponnelle
Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.98
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 7148
Format: Ac-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 128
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 000658109
UPC: 044007341667
EAN: 0044007341667
ASIN: B000EQHHJW
Theatrical Release Date: 1983
Release Date: July 4, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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This extraordinarily powerful 1983 production may be the best-sung performance by Luciano Pavarotti on DVD, but when acting values are counted in, Ingvar Wixell manages to outshine the tenor star. Verdi gave the Duke two of Italian opera's most brilliant arias ("Questa o quella" and "La donna e mobile"), but he gave the deformed jester Rigoletto a depth and complexity of character that is reflected in music of great variety and enormous emotional impact: the cruel mockery of the opening scene, the self-doubts inspired by his dialogue with Sparafucile, the paternal anxieties and final despair at his daughter's sad fate, and the burning, self-destructive thirst for revenge. All these motives work their way into music of great dramatic richness, variety, and intensity. Wixell rises to its challenges, not only in the title role but in a cameo appearance as Rigoletto's nemesis Monterone. Location filming provides an atmosphere unavailable in staged productions. I--Joe McLellan/I
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 Erika's review January 6, 2009
I love Verdi operas and Rigoletto is one of my favorites. This production is slightly different but very enjoyable.
The Curse that became the fate December 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A superbly directed production which is compelling from minute one to the end and features incredibly charismatic and thrilling vocal and acting performances by wixell and pavarotti as well as the rest of the cast.br /Riccardo Chailly with the vienna philharmonic are masterful in their pacing,sense of dynamics and in their musical phrasing providing the perfect eloquent musical partner to this electrifying score.br /This opera is not recorded on a stage but in mantua which expands and obviously adds more definition to the visual aspect.br /So if you're looking to be thrilled,floored, and swept away by the power of Verdi's Rigoletto then you have come to the perfect place to get your fix.br /Go ahead but leave the knife in the kitchen drawer.
Rigoletto (Verdi) October 24, 2008
This is one of my favorite operas. The production of this opera film is great. Outstanding! I would recommend this movie. For me, this is a collectible item that all opera lovers should have.
 Pavarotti in Rigoletto July 5, 2008
Pavarotti is in his element. Wixell is OK. I do not see any special qualities in his performance. Gruberova looks and sounds mediocre. Enjoy Pavarotti! R.K.
Rigoletto-Pavarotti-Wixell May 9, 2008
This is a strong production filled with beautiful and dramatic singing, and Wixell's playing a dual role tightens the story. Some artistic lapses in the directing are made up for by the exceptional final act.
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