For more than 40 years, Riccardo Muti has been the king of Verdi conductors…
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Inside Falstaff: The Opera and Behind the Scenes

Have you ever wished not only to attend Falstaff, but also to understand how Giuseppe Verdi’s final opera takes shape?
This is your opportunity: a complete experience that combines the full staged opera conducted by Riccardo Muti with an exclusive documentary that takes you to the heart of the creative process.

On one hand, the performance itself, with all its musical and theatrical richness. On the other, a journey through rehearsals, interpretation, and the shaping of sound, revealing what truly happens behind the scenes.

What this content includes:

• The complete performance of Falstaff, conducted by Riccardo Muti: a refined interpretation in perfect balance between comedy, rhythm, and musical depth
• An exclusive documentary recounting the genesis of the opera: from rehearsals to work with singers and orchestra
• Privileged access to Riccardo Muti’s working method and the dialogue that shapes the interpretation

Why watch it:

– To experience Falstaff in its entirety under the baton of Riccardo Muti, a profound connoisseur of Verdi
– To understand how an opera comes to life: from the score to the stage
– To grasp the details, musical choices, and dynamics that make each interpretation unique
– To enjoy a complete experience, combining performance and discovery

For opera lovers, but also for those approaching it for the first time: not just to watch, but to step inside the music.
After viewing this audiovisual work, you will never forget this extraordinary opera—the final masterpiece of the great genius from Busseto, Giuseppe Verdi.

“Riccardo Muti, The King of Verdi” – The New York Times
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Rehearsal duration: 1 hour and 46 minutes
Staged performance duration: 2 hours and 13 minutes
Language: Italian
Subtitles: English

Conductor Riccardo Muti
Orchestra Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra
Chorus Teatro Municipale di Piacenza Chorus
Chorus Master Corrado Casati

Sir John Falstaff Kiril Manolov, Sergio Vitale
Ford Federico Longhi, Mattia Olivieri
Fenton Giovanni Sebastiano Sala, Matthias Stier
Dr. Cajus Giorgio Trucco
Bardolfo Matteo Falcier
Pistola Graziano Dallavalle
Mrs. Alice Ford Eleonora Buratto, Benedetta Torre
Nannetta Damiana Mizzi, Bianca Tognocchi
Mrs. Quickly Isabel De Paoli, Francesca Ascioti
Mrs. Meg Page Anna Malavasi, Antonella Carpenito

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