Piero Cappuccilli
With Giulini's magnificent interpretation of Verdi's Rigoletto, Deutsche Grammophon presents a legendary opera recording from 1980. This historic recording with the Vienna Philharmonic is considered one of the most important reference versions of the work. In the role of the Duke of Mantua, the then 37-year-old Plácido Domingo still impresses with his vocal mastery. The title role is impressively portrayed by the renowned baritone Piero Cappuccilli, while the excellent Romanian soprano Ileana Cotrubas delivers a brilliant performance as Gilda. This exceptional recording has been newly remastered and is available on two CDs and one Blu-ray Audio.