Description
Live from the Schwetzingen Festival: Salieri's Falstaff
UPC: 0807280230697
Product Features
- Conductor: Arnold Östman
- Stage Director: Michael Hampe
- Featuring: John Del Carlo, Teresa Ringholz, Richard Croft, Delores Ziegler, and more
- Sound Format: PCM Stereo
- Subtitles: DE, GB, FR, NL
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Running Time: 145 mins
- Region Code: 0
- DVD Format: DVD 9 NTSC
- Rating: FSK ab 0 freigegeben
Overview
This DVD captures the enchanting performance of Antonio Salieri's opera buffa, Falstaff, at the 1995 Schwetzingen Festival. Under the baton of Arnold Östman and visionary stage direction by Michael Hampe, this opera unfolds in a splendid production co-produced with numerous prestigious institutions. John Del Carlo shines in the title role, supported by a stellar cast including Teresa Ringholz, Richard Croft, and Delores Ziegler. This performance not only showcases Salieri's musical genius but also breathes life into Carlo Prospero Defranceschi's libretto with engaging acting and impeccable singing.
Interesting Facts
- Antonio Salieri (1750-1825), often overshadowed by his contemporary Mozart, was a prolific composer whose work Falstaff showcases his adeptness at opera buffa.
- The Schwetzingen Festival, where this performance was recorded, is known for its intimate and historically rich venue, offering a unique acoustic experience.
- This DVD release provides an invaluable glimpse into the less frequently performed works of classical opera, preserving Salieri's Falstaff for posterity.
Track Listing
- Overture
- Act I: Scenes & Arias
- Act II: Scenes & Arias
- Finale
Key Credits
- Conductor: Arnold Östman
- Stage Director: Michael Hampe
- TV Directors: Agnes Meth, Claus Viller
Hashtags
#Salieri #FalstaffOpera #ClassicalMusicDVD #LivePerformance #SchwetzingenFestival #OperaBuffa #AntonioSalieri #JohnDelCarlo #ArnoldÖstman #MichaelHampe #OperaDVD
