Antonio Salieri - József Gregor, Mária Zempléni, Denes Gulyas, István Gáti, Éva Pánczél, Éva Vámossy, Tamás Csurja, Tamás Pál

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.

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Item Details+
Genre Classical
Style Opera
Media Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Label Hungaroton
Year 1985
Country Hungary
Format 3xCD
Tracklist+
  1. Genre:
  2. Classical
  3. Style:
  4. Opera
  5. Label:
  6. Hungaroton
  7. Country:
  8. Hungary
  9. Year:
  10. 1985
  11. . Act One
  12. 1-1. Sinfonia 4:13
  13. . Scene 1
  14. . Scene 2
  15. . Scene 3
  16. . Scene 4
  17. . Scene 5
  18. . Scene 6
  19. . Scene 7
  20. . Scene 8
  21. . Scene 9
  22. . Scene 10
  23. . Scene 11
  24. . Scene 12
  25. 2-1. Nell'impero Di Cupido 3:24
  26. . Scene 13
  27. . Scene 14
  28. . Scene 15
  29. . Last Scene
  30. 2-9. Ecco La Chiavi 7:32
  31. . Act Two
  32. . Scene 1
  33. . Scene 2
  34. . Scene 3
  35. . Scene 4
  36. . Scene 5
  37. . Scene 6
  38. . Scene 7
  39. . Scene 8
  40. . Scenes 9 - 10
  41. . Scene 11
  42. 3-7. Prima Ancor Che Master Venga 1:02
  43. 3-8. Ma Dunque, Care Amiche 1:27
  44. . Scene 12
  45. . Scene 13
  46. 3-11. Che Vedo? Oh Me Infelice! 3:36
  47. 3-12. Or Ben: Colui, Ch'io Cerco 1:43
  48. 3-13. Benedetto Quel Bastone 1:08
  49. 3-14. Ora Ai Nostri Mariti 0:54
  50. . Scene 14
  51. . Scene 15
  52. . Scene 16
  53. . Scene 17
  54. 3-28. Nel Lasciarmi Coll'amico 1:15
  55. 3-29. Te Sol Amo, Anima Mia 2:14
  56. . Scene 18
  57. . Scene 19
  58. . Last Scene
  59. 3-33. Quando Ancor Tutti Una Donna 2:26
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