A disappointing Rigoletto

I had some drama when trying to pick up my tickets for Rigoletto—I arrived too late and they’d been re-sold! Persistent arguments and lots of smiling at the kind box office teller led to a phone call to management and an extra chair being placed in the imperial box for me. (I’d always wanted to sit there, so I was pretty excited about that, actually.) Now I know to arrive earlier, and all’s well that ends well.

Unfortunately, while I would love to give the show a great review as a thank-you for the Staatsoper’s kindness in accommodating me, it doesn’t deserve it. My take on this competent but disappointing production is here on Bachtrack.