Rigoletto e la sua tragedia

Rigoletto E La Sua Tragedia is interesting if not brilliant. The story is still tragic, powerful and touching, and while it disappointingly doesn't have enough of Verdi's superb music the acting is good without being too stilted particularly that of Rigoletto.

The picture quality is grainy and the audio rather scratchy. However the costumes and sets are stunning and very evocative, also the locations are sumptuous and the photography itself is not too dated either. The ending is very moving as well. While one would wish for more of their voices, Tito Gobbi's intelligent and musical baritone and Mario Del Monaco's thrilling tenor are a delight to hear.

Overall, interesting if not a complete success. 5/10 Bethany Cox