Verdi: Rigoletto

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This recording, made in July 2016, shows [Hvorostovsky] at the height of his powers in the title role, revealing the full range of Rigoletto’s qualities…with all the intensity Verdi required…The... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 27th Oct 2017
Catalogue No: DE3522
Label: Delos
Length: 2 hours 6 minutes

The New York Times

Recordings of the Year 2017
Grammy Awards

61st Awards (2019)

Nominee - Opera Recording

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Verdi: Rigoletto

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Liudas Mikalauskas (bass), Oksana Volkova (contralto), Francesco Demuro (tenor), Tomas Pavilionis (tenor), Eglė Šidlauskaitė (mezzo-soprano), Dmitri Hvorostovsky (baritone), Andrius Apšega (baritone), Tadas Girininkas (bass), Kostas Smoriginas (baritone), Andrea Mastroni (bass), Nadine Sierra (soprano)
Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, Kaunas State Choir
Constantine Orbelian
Recorded: 1-9 July 2016
Recording Venue: Kaunas State Philharmonic Society, Lithuania, Europe, U.K.

Rigoletto, Act I: Prelude

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Rigoletto, Act I: Della mia bella incognita borghese

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Rigoletto, Act I: Questa o quella

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Rigoletto, Act I: Partite? Crudele!

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Rigoletto, Act I: Gran nuova!

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Rigoletto, Act I: Ah, più di Ceprano

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Rigoletto, Act I: Ch'io gli parli

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Rigoletto, Act I: Quel vecchio maledivami!

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Rigoletto, Act I: Pari siamo!... Io la lingua

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Rigoletto, Act I: Figlia! Mio padre!

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Rigoletto, Act I: Già da tre lune son qui venuta

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Rigoletto, Act I: Ah, veglia, o donna, questo fiore

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Rigoletto, Act I: Giovanna, ho dei rimorsi

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Rigoletto, Act I: È il sol dell'anima, la vita è amore

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Rigoletto, Act I: Che m'ami, deh, ripetimi

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Rigoletto, Act I: Gualtier Maldè... Nome di lui sì amato

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Rigoletto, Act I: Riedo!... Perché?

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Rigoletto, Act I: Zitti, zitti, moviamo a vendetta

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Rigoletto, Act II: Ella mi fu rapita!

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Rigoletto, Act II: Parmi veder le lagrime

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Rigoletto, Act II: Duca, Duca!

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Rigoletto, Act II: Possente amor mi chiama

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Rigoletto, Act II: Povero Rigoletto!

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Rigoletto, Act II: Cortigiani, vil razza dannata

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Rigoletto, Act II: Mio padre!

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Rigoletto, Act II: Tutte le feste al tiempo

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Rigoletto, Act II: Ah! Solo per me l'infamia

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Rigoletto, Act II: Ah! Piangi, fanciulla, piangi

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Rigoletto, Act II: Schiudete... Ire al carcere Monteron dee

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Rigoletto, Act II: Sì, vendetta, tremenda vendetta

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Rigoletto, Act III: E l'ami?

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Rigoletto, Act III: La donna è mobile

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Rigoletto, Act III: Un dì, se ben rammentomi

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Rigoletto, Act III: Bella figlia dell'amore

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Rigoletto, Act III: M'odi! Ritorna a casa

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Rigoletto, Act III: Maddalena?

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Rigoletto, Act III: È amabile invero

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Rigoletto, Act III: Della vendetta alfin giunge l'istante!

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Rigoletto, Act III: Chi è mai, chi è qui in sua vece?

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Rigoletto, Act III: V'ho ingannato... Colpevole fui

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Giuseppe Verdi may have written his most glamorous and heroic roles for tenors, but he often assigned his more psychologically complex and conflicted character portrayals to baritones and Rigoletto is just such a role: perhaps the greatest baritone role ever written. It demands not only a magnificent voice, but also a supremely gifted actor who is able to convey a broad range of emotions, human qualities, and inner subtleties. Enter universally beloved Dmitri Hvorostovsky: a prolific Delos artist and supreme Verdi baritone. The resplendent beauty and incomparable versatility of his voice is matched only by the depth of his interpretive soul. In this Dmitris first-ever (and long-awaited) complete recording of Rigolettohe performs the title role magnificently, along with an all-star supporting cast. Choral-orchestral splendor comes courtesy of renowned maestro Constantine Orbelian, his Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, and the men of the Kaunas State Choir.

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March 2018

This recording, made in July 2016, shows [Hvorostovsky] at the height of his powers in the title role, revealing the full range of Rigoletto’s qualities…with all the intensity Verdi required…The conducting and the orchestra are not in the first rank, but the studio performance has the kind of authenticity which glossier accounts often lack…There will no doubt be more tributes to Hvorostovsky’s star qualities, but they are unlikely to surpass this one

March 2018

All [Hvorostovsky’s] artistry and intelligence is still there…though you’re conscious of his effortful snatching for breath…Demuro is a breezy Duke of Mantua, a slight sob to his sound, but never forcing his tenor too hard.

March 2018

[Hvorostovsky] His tone strong and vigorous, with the odd momentary suggestion of effort not unsuited to his part; his interpretation remains a formidable achievement, consistently exploring and using the text to define the jester's character. The recording possesses a good sense of perspective, embodying orchestral sound that is rich in colouring, though there are a few moments in the busy opening scene when ensemble is not as tight as it should be.

New York Times 13th December 2017

Last year, while battling brain cancer, the baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky spent nine days recording “Rigoletto,” which was released this November, shortly before his death at 55. He gives a russet-toned, compelling performance, joined by an impressive cast for a gripping and, in every sense, poignant performance.

Opera Now February 2018

This new recording of Verdi’s Rigoletto stars the late, great Dmitri Hvorostovsky in one of his signature roles. He is very fine indeed, and grows the character interestingly, less sarcastic and more brutal than some – this Rigoletto can give as good as he gets. His baritone is secure and colourful. Likewise Francesco Demuro’s Duke, with lithe tone, crisp enunciation and truly Italianate ping to the voice, a pleasure to hear. Orbelian’s conducting follows a classic path; the supporting cast is adept if not exciting.

Verdi: Rigoletto

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