Falstaff
- Synopsis
- Television production of Falstaff with Ambrogio Maestri in the title role. Directed by Gary Olverson for television and Robert Carsen for stage. The Metropolitan Opera and Chorus is conducted by James Levine. Hosted by Rene Fleming. Other features: Rene Fleming backstage with pre-curtain introduction. Intermission features: Flemimg interviews with Meade, Blythe, Cano and Oropesa. Fleming interview with Maestri and wife including pasta tasting. Gelb pre-taped interview with Levine and Carsen. Fleming interview with Property Master James Blumenfeld. Fleming funding pitch and promo for remaining HD season.
- Series
- Metropolitan Opera: Live in Hd; Great Performances at the Met
- Language
- Italian (Standard)
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 13 Apr 2013 at 12:00 (Channel: PBS)
- Duration
- 200 mins
Credits
- Director
- Gary Halvorson; Robert Carsen
- Writer
- Arrigo Boito
- Music
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Production Design
- Paul Steinberg
- Costume
- Brigitte Reiffenstuel
- Contributor
- Renée Fleming
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Metropolitan Opera House, New York, NY
- Theatre company
- Metropolitan Opera
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Historical period
- 1950s
- Plays
- Merry Wives of Windsor, The
- Subjects
- Drama; Music; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Streamed from the PBS website but not available in the UK.
- History
- Falstaff was originally seen live in cinemas on December 14, 2013 The Met: Live in HD series,
Production Company
- Name
Thirteen/WNET
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Falstaff". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76048 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)