Falstaff

Synopsis
Verdi’s opera performed by the Orchestra and Chorus of the Pflaztheater Kaiserslautern conducted by Uwe Sandner. Directed for television and video by Ellen Fellman and for stage by Bernd Weikl. Weikl sings the title role.
Language
Italian (Standard)
Country
Germany
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2011
Duration
118 mins

Credits

Director
Bernd Weikl; Ellen Fellmann
Cinematographer
Michael Boomers
Writer
Arrigo Boito
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Production Design
Thomas Dörfler
Costume
Julia Holewik
Cast
Bernd WeiklSir John Falstaff
Wioletta HebrowskaMistress Margaret Page
Adelheid FinkMistress Alice Ford
Yanyu GuoMistress Quickly
Carlos AguirreFrank Ford
Alexis WagnerPistol
John PicheringDoctor Caius
Marian HenzeBardolph
Steffen SchantzFenton

Additional Details

Theatre
Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Merry Wives of Windsor, The
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Commedia dell’Arte; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Booklet (18 p ) with programme notes, synopsis, and essay by Andreas Bronkalla in original German and English translation inserted in container.
History
Television transmission date not known (11/2013).
Stills
Set design and costume are inspired by the tradition of commedia dell’ arte and the circus.

Production Company

Name

Arthaus Musik

Web
http://www.arthaus-musik.com External site opens in new window
Name

Monarda Arts

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Falstaff". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av75670 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)