The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff
Synopsis
Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy. Maestro Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to oversee a brilliant ensemble cast that features sopranos Hera Hyesang Park and Ailyn Pérez, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux, tenor Bogdan Volkov, and baritone Christopher Maltman.
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Daniele Rustioni on Falstaff
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-04-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Carsen, Habib Azar
- Screenplay & Story
- Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Carsen, Habib Azar
Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Carsen
Director
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Habib Azar
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff about?
Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy. Maestro Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to oversee a brilliant ensemble cast that features sopranos Hera Hyesang Park and Ailyn Pérez, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux, tenor Bogdan Volkov, and baritone Christopher Maltman.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff?
The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff was directed by Robert Carsen, Habib Azar.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff includes Hera Hyesang Park, Ailyn Pérez, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Bogdan Volkov.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Falstaff was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.