Nicolai Gedda, a lyric tenor, made a sensational debut in 1952 and is regarded worldwide as one of the most outstanding artists of his time.
Composition History
Verdi's opera Rigoletto premiered at the Teatro la Fenice in Venice on March 11, 1851.
Recording & Production
This album is a mono recording of a live broadcast on Swedish Radio from January 18, 1959.
Performer Biography
Sixten Ehrling, the conductor, was the most prominent conductor at the Stockholm Opera from 1944 to 1960 and later became chief conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Hugo Hasslo, who sings Rigoletto, was considered perhaps the most eminent baritone of the Royal Theatre in the Italian repertoire, especially for Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, and Mozart.
Notable Performances
The live recording captures the Royal Theatre's 241st performance of Rigoletto.
Notable Performances
The Swedish premiere of Rigoletto took place at the Royal Theatre, Stockholm, on June 3, 1861.
