Stephen Costello sings "Ella mi fu rapita...Parmi veder le lagrimi" from his first performance of the Duke in Rigoletto, April 30, 2006 Academy of Vocal Arts,
I'd be interested in hearing from other members of the club as to who,portraying the role of Count Monterone on recordings,does the best job. As I've mentioned
Sparafucile = Martti Talvela! Anyone who has heard the Bonynge recording would probably agree. Though John Tomlinson also gave a very fine interpretation of it
When the part is strongly cast,excellently sung,and convincingly acted, a good interpretation of Sparafucile adds ever so much to the performance.I was quite