When his daughter is seduced and abducted, a devoted father is driven to murder in this devastating story of love, betrayal, and vengeance. Few characters in opera are as compelling as the court jester Rigoletto, whose blind desire for revenge leads to tragic consequences. Giuseppe Verdi's brilliant setting of this riveting tale features some of opera's most immediately recognizable music. Berkshire Opera Festival is proud to present this masterpiece with an outstanding cast of international renown.