Giuseppi Verdi's Rigoletto

Giuseppe Verdi was already a superstar of the mid-19th century Italian opera scene when he composed his masterpiece "Rigoletto". Part comedy, part classic Greek tragedy and chock full of irony, Rigoletto contains some of the most beautiful and most recognizable music in opera. Over one-hundred and fifty years later, it remains a staple in opera programs worldwide. Today on the Exchange we explore the genius and lasting power of Giuseppe Verdi and Rigoletto with Philip Lauriat, Artistic Director of the Granite State Opera and Harlow Robinson, Professor at Northeastern University in Boston, author of two books on Sergei Prokofiev and a Regular contributer for the Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts and commentator of NPR's Performance Today.

Click here to learn more about theGranite State Opera's performances of Rigoletto at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord.