Opera: RIGOLETTO or NABUCCO?
 

I will be going to the opera for the first time in Prague.<BR>The 2 operas that I can choose from are Rigoletto or Nabucco. Which one would be best?

I thought Nabucco was kind of boring so I recommend Rigoletto for a first opera. I haven't seen it, but I've heard the CD with the very popular aria La Donne e Mobile. Rigoletto will for sure be more fun.<BR><BR>When I was in Prague a few years ago I saw the ballet Giselle. It was a great experience to see a performance in Europe.

I would recommend Rigoletto. We've seen it in San Francisco and it was great. We attended the opera "Tosca" in Prague last September and it was wonderful.<BR><BR>Donna

No doubt about it -- Rigoletto.

Nabucco is great piece, but it is more difficult. For first try in opera - definitely Rigoletto. It easier and you will recognize famouse melodies.