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Falstaff

Synopsis
Verdi’s opera performed by the Zurich Opera with Ambrogio Maestri as Falstaff. The Zurich Opera and Orchestra is conducted by Daniele Gatti. The production is directed for stage by Sven-Eric Bechtolf and by Felix Breisach for screen.
Language
Italian (Standard)
Country
Germany
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Recording date
2011
Duration
126 mins

Credits

Director
Felix Breisach; Sven Eric Bechtholf
Writer
Arrigo Boito
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Cast
Ambrogio MaestriSir John Falstaff
Barbara FrittoliMistress Alice Ford
Yvonne NaefMistress Quickly
Massimo CavallettiFrank Ford
Eva LiebauNannetta (Anne Page)
Javier CamarenaFenton

Additional Details

Theatre
Zurich Opera House
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Merry Wives of Windsor, The
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Recorded live at the Opernhaus Zurich, 25 March-1 April 2011.

Production Company

Name

Classica

Name

Zurich Opera House

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
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