RIGOLETTO

In the settlement St. Margarethen (Austria), only about 50 km from Vienna is a 2-thousand-years old Roman quarry of Leitha limestone. Stone from this quarry was used in the construction of St. Stephen's Cathedral and other buildings in Vienna.

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Every summer, it is the venue for an open air opera, which has a fantastic reputation. Open air stage is the largest natural stage in Europe. During the summer come artists of different countries here. Last summer it was opera LA TRAVIATA

 and this summer it is

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RIGOLETTO

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by Giuseppe Verdi. The performance was as usual gorgeous...

The opera focuses on the story of Rigoletto, the Duke of Mantova’s jester. The material Verdi excitedly wrote about Victor Hugo’s drama "Le roi s’amuse", which he adopted for his opera – a work composed in a creative frenzy.

It tells the tale of a middle aged hunch-backed court Jester, employed by the overly licentious Duke of Mantova, who is overly protective of his only daughter, Gilda. Poor Rigoletto gets a curse on him, his daughter was kidnapped. Rigoletto swears vengeance on the Duke.

The aria "Povero RIGOLETTO" superbly express is sorrow.

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Aug 15, '09 believemenot said Absolutely loved it, pictures and music..and I would give anything to have the chance to be there! That performance was really spectacular...beseids I love Verdi very much... Thanks for stopping by sweetie...I came back today from my holiday...HUGS

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Aug 15, '09 robbekop said this is really a nice piece of work yes Fred I like it very much... Welcome here after so long time...I'm already back from my holiday...hope to see you soon...HUGS

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Aug 15, '09 belita747 said love it. Hugs That is my favourite aria from Rigoletto...Actually I like Verdi very much... I'm back from my holiday... Hope to see you soon dear Belita...

delete reply believemenot wrote on Aug 11, '09 A Fabulous scenery for a great opera! Absolutely loved it, pictures and music..and I would give anything to have the chance to be there!

delete reply robbekop wrote on Aug 11, '09 Welcome back Viera -- and well done -- this is really a nice piece of work you have added here --- thanks for sharing :-)

delete reply belita747 wrote on Aug 8, '09 Welcome back on here, Viera! Gorgeous entry... love it. Hugs, Belita

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Aug 8, '09 jashheifetz said I have special feelings towards this beautiful master piece, dear Vart...mee too... That master piece of Verdi is my favourite...Verdi expressed so fantastic sorrow and love as well... My deep sympathy due to your father.... I'm always looking forward do attended this performance...Hugs and love...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Aug 8, '09 michaelmichoo said thanks for sharing! It is my pleasure Michael...That is my favourite Verdi's opera and I use always the possibility to visit the open air performance in St. Marghariten. I've had some troubles with slide show...hope that you could see it...Have a nice weekend...

delete reply jashheifetz wrote on Aug 8, '09, edited on Aug 8, '09 one of the most beautiful "arias" ever written by G. Verdi. I had the pleasure of being part of several orchestras in the interpretation of this opera in the first violin section, and eventually as concertmaster. I have special feelings towards this beautiful master piece, it was also my father's favourite (and you coincidentally played it) this day August the 8th which is the anniversary of his passing away. thank you Viera love always, Vartkes

delete reply michaelmichoo wrote on Aug 8, '09 Well done, Viera! Excellent ... thanks for sharing!