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Broadcast of "Jean-Pierre Ponnelle: Rigoletto"

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19.12.2025 · 19:00 · UTC+5
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Yekaterinburg
Ельцин Центр
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A luxurious adaptation of Verdi's opera featuring the legendary Luciano Pavarotti in the lead role. The mesmerizing atmosphere, virtuoso direction by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, and realistic sets transport the viewer to the Renaissance era. This is not just a performance - it is an opera filmed like a true movie. The screening of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Rigoletto" directed by the outstanding director Jean-Pierre Ponnelle is a unique opportunity to see a classic work in a completely new light. Filmed in 1982 in Germany, the film is not just an opera, but a full artistic statement where music and visual language combine into a powerful emotional experience. The main role of the debauched and charming Duke of Mantua is played by none other than Luciano Pavarotti himself - a world tenor whose voice has conquered opera stages and millions of listeners. His performance here is particularly expressive, filled with passion, charisma, and musical precision. The role of Rigoletto is performed by Swedish baritone Ingvar Wixell - restrained, deep, and tragic. The role of Gilda - bright, naive, and vulnerable - is embodied by Edita Gruberova, one of the best coloratura sopranos of her time. The film is renowned not only for its outstanding performers but also for the impeccable work of the entire team. Cinematographer Pasqualino De Santis ("Death in Venice") and architect Gianni Quaranta create a picture where every detail is thought out, and the images of the characters are integrated into the authentic architecture and atmosphere of the Renaissance. Ponnelle avoids artificial theatrical sets and offers the viewer a realistic and visually stunning interpretation of the classic. "Rigoletto" is a story of passion, betrayal, and revenge. It remains relevant through the centuries and gains a new resonance on screen. Watching this production is not just an evening with opera; it is a true encounter with great art, told in the language of cinema. This screening will be particularly interesting for anyone who appreciates high art, classical music, visual splendor, and outstanding performance.

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