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The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Jonathon Heyward conductor
Ruth Knight director
Amith Chandrashaker lighting designer
Quinn Kelsey Rigoletto
Raven McMillon Gilda
Andrew Owens Duke of Mantua
Peixin Chen Sparafucile
J’ Nai Bridges Maddalena
Christian Pursell Count Monterone
Hakeem Henderson Borsa
Chandler Benn Marullo and A Court Usher
Atticus Rego Ceprano
Anneliese Klenetsky Countess Ceprano
Deborah Nansteel Giovanna
Lauren Carroll A Page
The Washington Chorus Dr. Eugene Rogers artistic director
Michael Baitzer répétiteur
Benjamin Makino assistant conductor

VERDI’ S RIGOLETTO CONDUCTED BY HEYWARD

FRI, JUNE 12, 2026 7PM MEYERHOFF SUN, JUNE 14, 2026 3PM STRATHMORE
VERDI Rigoletto( Complete in Italian with English supertitles)
Giuseppe Verdi’ s Rigoletto is a tragic opera that tells the story of a court jester, Rigoletto, whose efforts to protect his innocent daughter, Gilda, from the predatory Duke of Mantua lead to heartbreak and unintended consequences. Deception and vengeance intertwine as Rigoletto’ s scheme to punish the Duke backfires, resulting in Gilda’ s tragic death.
Supported in part by the BSO’ s Opera Giving Circle.

Purchase tickets at BSOmusic. org