I took the opportunity to watch a DVD rendition which was very, very good. Gavanelli as Rigoletto was excellent, Schafer did a very fine job as Gilda and Alvarez was mediocre as the count. Regardless, this was a very enjoyable experience. I watched it once on my own and then I talked my wife into it (she is slowly being indoctrinated by me to partake in my opera journey - he he he). Anyways, highly recommended in case you have not seen this version.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Verdi-Rigoletto ... o+schaefer
11 GBP at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Verdi-Rigoletto ... o+schaefer
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Enchanting!! Amazing! Divine! Glorious!
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