We presented our first and second performances of Verdi’s Rigoletto, and reactions from the audience are flying in! Here’s what they’re saying: “Voices, music, and acting all 10 out of 10!” “The principals were outstanding, the staging was very creative, the
THE TRAGIC CURSE OF RIGOLETTO
Verdi’s Rigoletto is one of the most celebrated operas in history. First performed in 1851, the story follows the life of Rigoletto, a hunchbacked court jester in the service of the licentious Duke of Mantua. Rigoletto is known for his sharp tongue
MEET RIGOLETTO
Baritone Stephen Powell will sing the role of Rigoletto for Pacific Symphony’s upcoming production of Verdi’s famous opera (April 20, 22, and 25). Read about his operatic career. Two-time GRAMMY nominee Stephen Powell enters his fourth decade as a leading
Reflections: Verdi’s Otello
“Pacific Symphony Mounts a Surefire Production of Verdi’s Otello” — Voice of OC For the 10th anniversary of Pacific Symphony’s opera initiative, Carl St.Clair conducted the orchestra, Pacific Chorale and a stellar cast of singers in Verdi’s greatest dramatic masterpiece, Otello.