. The Victrola book of the opera : stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven-hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve-hundred Victor opera records . er dead mother are the sole redeem-ing traits in his cruel nature. Monterone is removed by the guards, and thescene changes to the street in front of Rigolettoshouse. SCENE II—A Street; Rigolettos Cottage on one side,opposite the Palace of Count Ceprano The jester enters, brooding with superstitiousfear over the curse which had been laid uponhim. He is accosted by Sparafucile, a professionalassassin, who offers to rid him of an e


. The Victrola book of the opera : stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven-hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve-hundred Victor opera records . er dead mother are the sole redeem-ing traits in his cruel nature. Monterone is removed by the guards, and thescene changes to the street in front of Rigolettoshouse. SCENE II—A Street; Rigolettos Cottage on one side,opposite the Palace of Count Ceprano The jester enters, brooding with superstitiousfear over the curse which had been laid uponhim. He is accosted by Sparafucile, a professionalassassin, who offers to rid him of an enemy if hehas one. Rigoletto looks at him thoughtfully andsays that if he has need of his services he •willinform him. Sparafucile departs and Rigolettodelivers his famous monologue. Monologo—Pari siamo (We AreEqual) By Titta Ruffo, BaritoneBy Ernesto Badini, Baritone He looks at the retreating form of the bravo and says: (In Italian) *68190 12-inch, $ f 1 . ■■jKPT iMr^#) Aifl Mlwlm m imB ^^H| SPARAFUCILE OFFERS HIS SERVICESACT I, SCENE II (In Italian) 92041 12-inch, $(In Italian) *45032 10-inch, * Double-Faced Record—See page 430. 418. VICTROLA BOOK OF THE OPERA —VERDIS RIGOLETTO


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