Verdi: Rigoletto Blu-ray (The Royal Opera) 2021Verdi's Rigoletto 2021 production by Oliver Mears on Blu ray. Rigoletto is the story of the cynical jester to the scandalous womaniser, the Duke of Mantua. When the Duke decides to entice Rigoletto's daughter Gilda, the jester realises he cannot protect her. This propels a story of deception, vitriol and the agony of love. This 'thrilling new production' (The Times) by director Oliver Mears marks his Royal Opera debut and adds a fresh new layer to

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Cio-Cio San: Ermonela Jaho

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The Russian conductor Valeriy Ovsyanikov directs the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Tchaikovsky's lush romantic score

Dancers: Kristen McNally

• 2nd Movement (Marianela Nuñez & Rupert Pennefather) MacMillan

Humperdinck’s music mixes catchy folk-like songs with sumptuous instrumental colour