Overview
Creators
Music
Under the artistic direction and conductor of Maestro Zheng Xiaoying, and stage direction by Wang Huquan, this monumental performance features a stellar cast of China’s finest vocal artists across generations. Internationally acclaimed opera stars—including Zhang Yalun, Peng Kangliang, Sun Li, Wang Kang, and Gu Wenmeng—bring Verdi’s timeless Western masterpiece to life through 'Western opera sung in Chinese' approach. With its grand ensemble and bold linguistic reinterpretation, the production offers audiences an immersive journey into the heart of this operatic legend, bridging cultures while honoring its classical essence.
Cast

Zheng Xiaoying
Conductor

Sun Li
Rigoletto

Wang Kang
Duke of Mantua

Gu Wending
Gilda
Teaser

Creator
Rigoletto, a seminal masterpiece by the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, is adapted from Victor Hugo’s play Le Roi s'amuse (The King’s Amusement). Premiering in 1851, the opera faced immediate censorship by French authorities during its 1832 debut performance of Hugo’s original play, which was banned for its perceived satire of the monarchy.
Chinese Libretto Adaptation
Zhou Feng
Translation Proofreader
Sabrina
Revisions/ Artistic Director
Zheng Xiaoying
Director
Wang Huquan
Stage Design
Hu Caihua
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