Rigoletto by Verdi

Orchestration by M° Emanuele Mazzola

Rigoletto is considered one of the masterpieces of the Italian opera. The key aspects of the social criticism, with a lighthearted, womaniser Duke, brought to issues with the Austrian censorship. But what strikes more is the drama of a father, whose revenge will eventually hit his own daughter. See more about Rigoletto on Musicalbeam.com.

Verdi's opera for chamber orchestra, score and parts in this ChOsEn Edition.

This orchestration of Rigoletto features:

• Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon
• French horn, trumpet and an optional trombone
• One or two percussionists with timpani, bass drum and bells
• 11 to 19 strings divided as follows:
• 3 to 6 first violins
• 3 to 6 second violins
• 2 or 3 violas
• 2 cellos
• 1 bass with an optional second bass for n.3 (Rigoletto & Sparafucile Duet)