Grand Opera Librettos

Grand Opera Librettos: Rigoletto is a book that features the Italian and English text of the libretto, or the script, of the famous opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi. The libretto is accompanied by the music of the principal airs, or songs, in the opera. The book is intended for opera enthusiasts, music students, and anyone interested in Italian opera. The libretto and music are presented side by side in Italian and English, making it easy for readers to follow along and understand the story and music. Rigoletto is a tragic opera that tells the story of a hunchbacked court jester who seeks revenge against the Duke of Mantua for seducing his daughter. The book provides a detailed synopsis of the opera and a brief biography of Verdi, making it a comprehensive resource for those studying or performing Rigoletto.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.