In association with Amazon.com All ProductsApparelBabyBeautyBooksClassical MusicDVDDigital MusicElectronicsGourmet FoodHealth & Personal CareJewelryKitchen & HousewaresMagazinesMiscellaneousMusicMusic TracksMusical InstrumentsOffice ProductsOutdoor LivingPC HardwarePet SuppliesPhotoRestaurantsSoftwareSporting GoodsTools & HardwareToysVHSVideo (DVD & VHS)Video GamesWirelessWireless Accessories     starring: G. Verdi, Wiener Opera Philharmoniker, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle See Larger Image List Price: $29.98 Amazon.com's Price: $20.97 You Save: $9.01 (30%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $22.49 Third Party New Price: $18.55 Availability: unknown This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0044007341667 Format: AC-3, Classical, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Region Code: 1 Release Date: July 04, 2006 Running Time: 128 minutes Sales Rank: 5651 Studio: Deutsche Grammophon Theatrical Release Date: 1983 Related Items: Puccini - La Boheme / Pavarotti, Scotto, Niska, Wixell, Plishka, Levine, Metropolitan Opera Puccini - Turandot / Franco Zeffirelli - Marton, Domingo, Mitchell, Plishka, Cuenod - James Levine, MET (1988) Verdi - Aida / Levine, Domingo, Millo, Metropolitan Opera Leoncavallo - I Pagliacci / Mascagni - Cavalleria Rusticana / Domingo, Stratas, Pons, Bruson, Obraztsova, Pretre Puccini - Tosca / Kabaivanska, Domingo, Milnes, Luccardi, Mariotti, Bartoletti see more Editorial Review: Amazon.com: This extraordinarily powerful 1983 production may be the best-sung performance by Luciano Pavarotti on DVD, but when acting values are counted in, Ingvar Wixell manages to outshine the tenor star. Verdi gave the Duke two of Italian opera's most brilliant arias ("Questa o quella" and "La donna e mobile"), but he gave the deformed jester Rigoletto a depth and complexity of character that is reflected in music of great variety and enormous emotional impact: the cruel mockery of the opening scene, the self-doubts inspired by his dialogue with Sparafucile, the paternal anxieties and final despair at his daughter's sad fate, and the burning, self-destructive thirst for revenge. All these motives work their way into music of great dramatic richness, variety, and intensity. Wixell rises to its challenges, not only in the title role but in a cameo appearance as Rigoletto's nemesis Monterone. Location filming provides an atmosphere unavailable in staged productions. --Joe McLellan Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Erika's review I love Verdi operas and Rigoletto is one of my favorites. This production is slightly different but very enjoyable. Rating: - The Curse that became the fate A superbly directed production which is compelling from minute one to the end and features incredibly charismatic and thrilling vocal and acting performances by wixell and pavarotti as well as the rest of the cast. Riccardo Chailly with the vienna ... Read More Rating: - Rigoletto (Verdi) This is one of my favorite operas. The production of this opera film is great. Outstanding! I would recommend this movie. For me, this is a collectible item that all opera lovers should have. Rating: - Pavarotti in Rigoletto Pavarotti is in his element. Wixell is OK. I do not see any special qualities in his performance. Gruberova looks and sounds mediocre. Enjoy Pavarotti! R.K. see more Browse for similar items by category: Classical - Styles - Music - General Opera & Vocal - Classical - Styles - Music - General Classical Music Deals - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Music - More Titles at Least 20% Off Classical Music Deals - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Music - All Classical Music Deals Music Deals - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - Music - More Titles at Least 25% Off