Premiered in 1893 (when the composer was 80), FALSTAFF teems with a level of verve and life that composers of all ages strive to put on stage. This opera shows us the price of vanity, the value of humor, and reminds us (in its famous final fugue) that life is ultimately a comedy. This is a large, wonderful, and truly unique work that is not to be missed.
Age Guidance: 13
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Audience Advisory:
Sung in English translation