Giuseppe Verdi: Falstaff (DVD)

UPC: 807280730999

Product Features

• Format: DVD, Dual Layer
• Performance: Falstaff, live from the Teatro Comunale, Florence, 2006
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Libretto: Arrigo Boito, based on William Shakespeare’s works
• Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Stage Director: Luca Ronconi
• Chorus Master: Piero Monti
• Set Designer: Margherita Palli
• Costume Designer: Carlo Maria Diappi
• Lighting Designer: Guido Levi
• Technical Director: Massimo Teoldi
• Principal Cast:Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
  • Sir John Falstaff: Ruggero Raimondi
  • Ford: Manuel Lanza
  • Fenton: Daniil Shtoda
  • Dr. Cajus: Carlo Bosi
  • Bardolfo: Gianluca Floris
  • Pistola: Luigi Roni
  • Mrs. Alice Ford: Barbara Frittoli
  • Nannetta: Mariola Cantarero
  • Mrs. Quickly: Elena Zilio
  • Mrs. Meg Page: Laura Polverelli
• Subtitle Languages: Italian (Original Language), English, German, French, Spanish
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Region Code: 0 (Region Free)
• Running Time: 128 minutes
• Production: Rai Tre and Rai Trade

Overview

This DVD presents a vibrant live performance of Verdi's Falstaff, captured at the Teatro Comunale in Florence during the 2006 Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Under the baton of maestro Zubin Mehta, this production brings to life Verdi’s last opera, a comedic masterpiece based on Shakespeare’s plays The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes from Henry IV.

With Luca Ronconi’s masterful stage direction and an exceptional cast led by Ruggero Raimondi as Sir John Falstaff, the opera unfolds with wit, humor, and the nuanced elegance for which Verdi is renowned. The rich orchestration and dynamic vocal performances highlight the timeless nature of this operatic gem.

Interesting Facts

• Verdi’s Last Opera: Falstaff is the final opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi, marking his return to comedy after decades of composing dramatic operas.
• Shakespearean Roots: The opera’s libretto, penned by Arrigo Boito, skillfully adapts Shakespeare’s works, infusing the story with sharp humor and rich character development.
• Acclaimed Production: This particular staging is noted for Luca Ronconi’s innovative direction, which blends traditional elements with modern sensibilities, creating a visually and emotionally engaging experience.

Publishers

• Publisher: Arthaus Musik
• Country of Release: Germany
• Website: www.arthaus-musik.com

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