Verdi’s final masterpiece, Falstaff is more than just the composer’s successful “comic” opera, but it is also a profound meditation on humanity from an artist reflecting on his life and career. Shakespeare’s iconic characters come to vivid life as Verdi’s sublime music reminds us that “tutto nel mondo è burla”—all the world’s a joke! Returning to MDLO conducting The Maryland Lyric Opera Orchestra in his second production of the season is Joseph Colaneri. Audiences are invited into Shakespeare’s colorful world with visuals led by David Gately.
Sir John Falstaff: Mark Delavan
Ford: Brian Major
Alice Ford: Mary Feminear
Nannetta: Rachel Blaustein
Mistress Quickly: Catherine Martin
Meg Page: Allegra de Vita
Dr Caius: Mauricio Miranda
Bardolfo: Joseph Michael Brent
Pistola: Andrea Silvestrelli
Conductor: Joseph Colaneri
Visual Supervisor: David Gately
Lighting Designer: Stuart Duke
Projection Designer: Sarah Tundermann
This event is not presented by Strathmore.