Verdi's Falstaff at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2001

UPC 4006680103440

Product Features

• Format: DVD 9, PAL
• Sound Format: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
• Picture Format: 16:9
• Languages: Menu in English (GB), German (D), French (F), Spanish (SP)
• Subtitle Languages: Italian (IT), English (GB), German (DE), French (FR), Spanish (ES)
• Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
• Running Time: 125 Minutes

Overview

Giuseppe Verdi's Falstaff, his brilliant operatic commedia lirica in three acts, was showcased at the prestigious Festival d'Aix-en-Provence in 2001. This production, sung in Italian and based on the libretto by Arrigo Boïto, stars Sir Willard White as Sir John Falstaff, in a performance that brings to life the humor, irony, and wisdom woven through Verdi's final masterpiece.

Stellar Cast

• Sir John Falstaff: Willard White
• Ford: Marcus Jupither
• Alice Ford: Geraldine McGreevy
• Nannetta: Miah Persson
• Mrs. Quickly: Nora Gubisch
• Fenton: Yann Beuron
• Meg Page: Charlotte Hellekant
• Additional roles include Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke as Dottore Cajus, Santiago Sánchez Jericó as Bardolfo, and Paolo Battaglia as Pistola.

Directed by Herbert Wernicke, who also oversaw the stage design, lighting, and costumes, this production offers a unique and comprehensive artistic vision. Enrique Mazzola leads the Orchestre de Paris, providing a rich musical backdrop to this lively staging.

Interesting Facts

• Falstaff is Verdi's last opera and considered one of his greatest comedic works, demonstrating his musical genius and deep understanding of human nature.
• Herbert Wernicke's multifaceted role as director, designer, and lighting artist brings a cohesive and innovative approach to the staging.
• The Orchestre de Paris, under the baton of Enrique Mazzola, delivers a vibrant and nuanced interpretation of Verdi's score.

Key Credits

• Conductor: Enrique Mazzola
• Production: Bel Air Media, France 3, France Musiques, Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
• Photography: Elizabeth Carecchio
• Produced for Video by: Francois Duplat
• Directed for DVD and Video by: Chloé Perlemuter

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