Verdi: Falstaff

From the same stable as Otello, the 1963 Falstaff works better, its intimacy carrying even in grainy visuals. Edelmann’s acceptable Falstaff dominates, with an appreciable supporting cast. George Hall


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3

Published: January 20, 2012 at 4:32 pm

COMPOSERS: Verdi
LABELS: Arthuas
WORKS: Falstaff
PERFORMER: Edelmann, Grimm, Van Vrooman; Vienna State Opera Chorus & Symphony/Santi
CATALOGUE NO: 101 507

From the same stable as Otello, the 1963 Falstaff works better, its intimacy carrying even in grainy visuals. Edelmann’s acceptable Falstaff dominates, with an appreciable supporting cast. George Hall

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