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David Ward
A feast of Falstaff: Sir John in opera
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Shakespeare and Beyond
A feast of Falstaff: Sir John in opera
There’s no other character from Shakespeare who has charmed the imaginations of opera composers and librettists more than Sir John Falstaff.
Shakespeare and opera: Verdi, Rossini, and other composers inspired by the plays
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Shakespeare and Beyond
Shakespeare and opera: Verdi, Rossini, and other composers inspired by the plays
Shakespeare and opera is a winning combination, with the plays providing compelling dramatic material and a ‘name’ that would help sell tickets.