Falstaff (Balfe)

Falstaff is an Italian-language opera by Michael William Balfe, written to a libretto by Manfredo Maggioni, given at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 19 July 1838.[1]

Falstaff
Opera by Michael William Balfe
LibrettistManfredo Maggioni
Premiere
19 July 1838 (1838-07-19)

Recordings

  • Falstaff Marcel Vanaud (Falstaff), Majella Cullagh (Mistress Ford), Sam McElroy (Ford), Barry Banks (Fenton) RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Marco Zambelli, in association with Opera Ireland for RTÉ
  • Céline Frigau Manning: Le Falstaff de Manfredo Maggioni et Michael Balfe : façonner un opéra italien pour le public anglais. Revue LISA, December 2011 doi:10.4000/lisa.4351

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