Falstaff
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Antonio Salieri, Mozart's contemporary and operatic peer, proves himself a skilled composer with Falstaff. His 1799 opera draws from Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor with wit and musical sophistication. This 1985 Hungaroton recording features a strong Hungarian cast and orchestra capturing the work's comedic vigor and genuine lyrical moments. The score blends Italian operatic elegance with the comic energy Shakespeare demands—witty orchestration, lively ensemble numbers, and characterful arias revealing personality rather than mere vocal display. Salieri's Falstaff has been overshadowed by Verdi's later treatment of the same character, but this recording shows it as a genuinely entertaining and musically coherent work deserving of revival.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Opera |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Booklet included. CDs are VG+ to EX. Slipcase is VG+ with some edgewear. |
| Label | Hungaroton |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Hungary |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Act One
1-1. Sinfonia 4:13
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Scene 7
Scene 8
Scene 9
Scene 10
Scene 11
Scene 12
2-1. Nell'impero Di Cupido 3:24
Scene 13
Scene 14
Scene 15
Last Scene
2-9. Ecco La Chiavi 7:32
Act Two
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Scene 7
Scene 8
Scenes 9 - 10
Scene 11
3-7. Prima Ancor Che Master Venga 1:02
3-8. Ma Dunque, Care Amiche 1:27
Scene 12
Scene 13
3-11. Che Vedo? Oh Me Infelice! 3:36
3-12. Or Ben: Colui, Ch'io Cerco 1:43
3-13. Benedetto Quel Bastone 1:08
3-14. Ora Ai Nostri Mariti 0:54
Scene 14
Scene 15
Scene 16
Scene 17
3-28. Nel Lasciarmi Coll'amico 1:15
3-29. Te Sol Amo, Anima Mia 2:14
Scene 18
Scene 19
Last Scene
3-33. Quando Ancor Tutti Una Donna 2:26
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