Damiano Michieletto's Rigoletto at Circo Massimo Becomes a Film
The film adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto, directed by Damiano Michieletto, will be broadcast on Rai 3 on December 30, 2021, at 21:20. Following this, viewers can watch Enrico Parenti's documentary "Rigoletto 2020. Nascita di uno spettacolo." This project, a joint effort between Indigo and the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, premiered in July 2020 after pandemic-related closures, featuring a 1,500-square-meter stage with live performances and a large screen. Michieletto employed three steady-cam operators and incorporated pre-recorded footage from Cinecittà. The set design included a chain carousel and six vehicles. Michieletto portrays Rigoletto as a Shakespearean figure in search of redemption, ultimately leading to tragedy. His productions have garnered numerous awards.
Key facts
- Rigoletto al Circo Massimo film airs on Rai 3 on December 30, 2021 at 21:20.
- Documentary 'Rigoletto 2020. Nascita di uno spettacolo' by Enrico Parenti follows the film.
- Film is a collaboration between Indigo and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma.
- Opera debuted in July 2020 at Circo Massimo after pandemic closure.
- Stage was 1,500 square meters with live action and large screen projections.
- Three steady-cam operators coordinated by live video direction were used.
- Pre-filmed footage was shot at Cinecittà during rehearsals.
- Set included a chain carousel and six cars.
- Michieletto describes Rigoletto as a Shakespearean character seeking redemption.
- Michieletto's productions have won Laurence Olivier Award, Irish Times Award, Casta Diva, Premio Abbiati, Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis, Reumert Prize, and Melbourne Green Room Award.
Entities
Artists
- Damiano Michieletto
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Enrico Parenti
Institutions
- Rai 3
- Indigo
- Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
- Circo Massimo
- Cinecittà
- Scuola d’Arte Drammatica di Milano Paolo Grassi
- Università di Venezia
- Festival di Salisburgo
- Glyndebourne Festival
- Teatro alla Scala di Milano
- Opéra di Parigi
- Royal Opera House di Londra
- Bolshoi di Mosca
- Nuovo Teatro Nazionale di Tokyo
- Sydney Opera House
- Komische Oper di Berlino
- Staatsoper di Berlino
- Theater an der Wien
- Nederlandse Opera di Amsterdam
- Teatro Real di Madrid
- La Fenice di Venezia
- Rossini Opera Festival di Pesaro
- Artribune
Locations
- Roma
- Italia
- Circo Massimo
- Cinecittà
- Milano
- Venezia
- Salisburgo
- Austria
- Glyndebourne
- Regno Unito
- Parigi
- Francia
- Londra
- Mosca
- Russia
- Tokyo
- Giappone
- Sydney
- Australia
- Berlino
- Germania
- Vienna
- Amsterdam
- Paesi Bassi
- Madrid
- Spagna
- Pesaro