How Hugo and Verdi Shocked the Censors

Jan 14, 2014 866

In partnership with the French Cultural Center and Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, explore the story of Rigoletto from its French origins in the Victor Hugo play Le roi s'amuse to Verdi's adaptation for the Italian opera stage.

See performances of selections from both works, discover the political scandal surrounding the original productions about the tragic court jester and join in a lively conversation with wine and lite bites with fellow arts and culture lovers.

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Fonte: Bostoniano

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