Falstaff

8.0(2)20002h 19m2

The Graham Vicks production of FALSTAFF opened the new Covent Garden Royal Opera House, and was not to everybody's taste; the garish primary colours of the costumes. The staging is effective--the complicated counterpoint of the ensembles is reflected in unobtrusive blocking that keeps the vocal lines clear and separate, especially in the final fugue. Bryn Terfel's Falstaff is a memorable creation, self-mocking and self-aggrandising at the same time--so much so, in fact, that he almost does not need the vast prosthetic body he has to wear for the part. Desiree Rancatore is an admirably sweet-toned Nanetta; Bernadette Manca di Nissa an appropriately sardonic Mistress Quickly; Roberto Frontali as Ford, in his Act 2 scena, perfectly distils and parodies every jealousy aria ever written, including Verdi's own. Haitink's conducting is exemplary in the lyrical passages, gets almost everything out of the fast and furious comic sections.

  • TMDB

    8.0/10

    2 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Italian
  • opera
  • england
  • servant
  • fairy
  • seduction
  • king henry iv
  • knight
  • disguise
  • laundry
  • gluttony

Top billed cast

Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical6 Jul 2000

Frequently asked questions

When was Falstaff released?
Falstaff was released on 6 July 2000.
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Is there a Hindi trailer for Falstaff?
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What is the rating of Falstaff?
Falstaff holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 2 votes.
Who directed Falstaff?
Falstaff (2000) was directed by Humphrey Burton.
How long is Falstaff?
Falstaff runs for 2h 19m.

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