Tickets for Rigoletto at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus will go on sale on 20 June 2025

The Greek National Opera concludes the 2024/25 season with Giuseppe Verdi’s dark masterpiece Rigoletto, which will be presented on 27, 29, 30, and 31 July 2025 at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, conducted by Derrick Inouye. The production features stage direction by Katerina Evangelatos, with a revival led by Ion Kesoulis. Tickets will be available for purchase starting on 20 June 2025 at 12.00 on more.com, and at the Box Offices of the GNO and the Athens Epidaurus Festival.

In Rigoletto –one of the most popular operas in the repertoire– Verdi transitions to a new chapter in his compositional career, presenting a musical composition with a distinct mark and an increased mood for experimentation. The shifts between lyrical and dramatic scenes ensure a continuous flow of the plot at a high speed.

The story talks about the love of Gilda, the daughter of the hunchback jester of the court, for the promiscuous Duke of Mantua, who presents himself to her as a poor student. To take revenge for his daughter’s lost honour, Rigoletto plans the Duke’s murder. When Gilda finds out about her father’s plans, she decides to save her beloved by sacrificing herself in his place.

In this production, which first premiered in the summer of 2022 at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Katerina Evangelatos relocated the storyline to the decadent Italian countryside of the 1980s, within a superstitious society that deeply undermines women. The set was designed by Eva Manidaki, with costumes created by Alan Hranitelj. Patricia Apergi is responsible for choreography and movement, while Eleftheria Deko handled the lighting design. Ion Kesoulis has revived the stage direction, while Ilias Hatzigeorgiou has brought the choreography and movement back to life.

The GNO Orchestra will be led by the internationally acclaimed conductor Derrick Inouye.
Performing in the title role will be two renowned Greek baritones, Dimitri Platanias (27, 30/7), and Tassis Christoyannis (29, 31/7).
The role of the Duke of Mantua will be portrayed by two globally celebrated tenors, Liparit Avetisyan (27, 30/7), and Andrei Danilov (29, 31/7).
The role of Gilda will be shared by internationally acclaimed soprano Nina Minasyan (27, 30/7) and Greek soprano Christina Poulitsi (29, 31/7).
The renowned bass from the GNO, Petros Magoulas (27, 30/7), and emerging bass, Timos Silantzis (29, 31/7), will both perform as Sparafucile, while distinguished mezzo-soprano Oksana Volkova will portray Maddalena.
The cast also features both established and emerging soloists, including Chrysanthi Spitadi, Maxim Klonovskiy, Nikos Kotenidis, Yannis Kalyvas, George Mattheakakis, Diamanti Kritsotaki, Ioannis Kontellis, and Emilia Tsimidaki.

Opera • Revival
Rigoletto
Giuseppe Verdi
27, 29, 30, 31 July 2025 | Starts at: 21.00
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
As part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival

Conductor: Derrick Inouye
Stage director: Katerina Evangelatos
Revival director: Ion Kesoulis
Sets: Eva Manidaki
Costumes: Alan Hranitelj
Choreography, movement: Patricia Apergi
Revival choreographer: Ilias Hatzigeorgiou
Lighting design: Eleftheria Deko
Chorus master: Agathangelos Georgakatos

Duke of Mantua: Liparit Avetisyan (27, 30/7) / Andrei Danilov (29, 31/7)
Rigoletto: Dimitri Platanias (27, 30/7) / Tassis Christoyannis (29, 31/7)
Gilda: Nina Minasyan (27, 30/7) / Christina Poulitsi (29, 31/7)
Sparafucile: Petros Magoulas (27, 30/7) / Timos Sirlantzis (29, 31/7)
Maddalena: Oksana Volkova
Giovanna: Chrysanthi Spitadi
Count Monterone: Maxim Klonovskiy
Marullo: Nikos Kotenidis
Matteo Borsa: Yannis Kalyvas
Count Ceprano: George Mattheakakis
Countess Ceprano: Diamanti Kritsotaki
Court usher: Ioannis Kontellis
A page: Εmily Tsimidaki

With the Orchestra and Chorus of the Greek National Opera

The performance is recommended for ages 12 and over.
Ticket prices: €25, €35, €45, €55, €60, €90, €110|
Students, children: €15 / Persons with disabilities: free
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, 20 June 2025, at 12.00 and will be available for purchase via more.com, the GNO Box Office, and the Athens Epidaurus Festival Box Offices.
Information: GNO Box Office (2130885700, 9.00-21.00 daily)

Lead Donor of the GNO
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)