Giuseppe Verdi's Falstaff - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (DVD)

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Overview

Experience Verdi’s comic masterpiece Falstaff in this vivid and joyous production from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Filmed as the opening gala of the newly-restored Royal Opera House in 1999, this performance stars Bryn Terfel as the charmingly roguish Sir John Falstaff and Barbara Frittoli as Alice Ford. Under the baton of Bernard Haitink and directed by Graham Vick, this production brings Shakespeare's humor and Verdi’s musical wit to life in a colorful, immersive performance.

Product Features

• Format: DVD9, PAL
• Region Code: All Regions (Worldwide)
• Total Running Time: Approximately 157 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Full Color
• Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Subtitles: English, French, German
• Language: Sung in Italian

Cast & Production

• Sir John Falstaff: Bryn Terfel
• Alice Ford: Barbara Frittoli
• Ford: Roberto Frontali
• Nannetta: Desirée Rancatore
• Mistress Quickly: Bernadette Manca di Nissa
• Meg Page: Diana Montague
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Director: Graham Vick
• Set & Costume Designer: Paul Brown

Special Features

• Backstage Tour: A 10-minute look behind the scenes of the Royal Opera House as the crew prepares for this historic gala event.
• Interviews: Conversations with Bryn Terfel and Stage Director Graham Vick, providing insights into their approaches to the production.
• Illustrated Synopsis: Accompanying booklet includes detailed synopsis and cast biographies in English, French, and German.

Interesting Facts

• Royal Opera House’s Grand Reopening: This Falstaff production was the first performance to be broadcast live from the newly restored Royal Opera House, marking a significant event in London’s cultural scene.
• Bryn Terfel’s Acclaimed Falstaff: Terfel’s portrayal of Falstaff received rave reviews, with critics praising his mix of humor and vocal brilliance in the role.
• Shakespeare Meets Verdi: Falstaff, based on Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, is Verdi’s only comic opera, blending wit with sophisticated musical composition to showcase Verdi’s light-hearted side.

Publishers

BBC Worldwide Ltd & Opus Arte

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