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A production shot from Rigoletto. A man (the Duke) and a woman (Gilda) stare into each others eyes. .
08 October 24

Opera’s Worst Rakes

A production shot from Rigoletto. A man (the Duke) and a woman (Gilda) stare into each others eyes. .
03 October 24

Censoring at the Opera

A production shot from Rigoletto. A man and woman are seen inside a red room, as Gilda and Rogoletto look on
27 September 24

Rigoletto audience reaction

A production shot from Rigoletto. A man (Rigoletto) looks intensely forwards with a white painted face and striped black and white shirt.
20 September 24

Characters of Commedia dell’arte in opera

A rehearsal shot of the cast of Rigoletto- some are stood on and around a large table.
17 September 24

A Musical Exploration of Rigoletto

12 September 24

Backstage secrets of the Il trittico set

Two women looking at a letter smiling.
10 September 24

Your gift to opera

A vibrant image of a joker (Rigoletto) with spiked hair and clown makeup and clothing against a vibrant yellow background
04 September 24

A Guide to Rigoletto

28 August 24

WNO welcomes new Associate Artists for 2024/2025

21 August 24

Feuding Families in Opera

A production shot from Sour Angelica shows a group of nuns gathered. One in the centre is singing out to the audience
05 August 24

A Musical Exploration of Il trittico

A vibrant image of a joker (Rigoletto) with spiked hair and clown makeup and clothing against a vibrant yellow background
24 July 24

The popularity of La donna ѐ mobile