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Antonio Salieri, Mozart's contemporary and operatic peer, proves himself a skilled composer with Falstaff. His 1799 opera draws from Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor with wit and musical sophistication. This 1985 Hungaroton recording features a strong Hungarian cast and orchestra capturing the work's comedic vigor and genuine lyrical moments. The score blends Italian operatic elegance with the comic energy Shakespeare demands—witty orchestration, lively ensemble numbers, and characterful arias revealing personality rather than mere vocal display. Salieri's Falstaff has been overshadowed by Verdi's later treatment of the same character, but this recording shows it as a genuinely entertaining and musically coherent work deserving of revival.
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| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Opera |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Hungaroton |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Hungary |
| Format | 3xCD |
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