Profile: "Rigoletto" by Verdi

"Rigoletto" is considered by many to be among Verdi's top four operas. Of the 28 operas Verdi composed, he said in a letter that this one was revolutionary. During its creation, "Rigoletto" went through tough censorship, as some people considered its content offensive to the public. However, once performed, "Rigoletto" became a crowd favorite, and since then has remained as one of Verdi's most popular operas. In this "Rigoletto" Profile, you'll find its synopsis, character listing, famous arias, and more.