Giuseppe Verdi, Falstaff

This book provides opera enthusiasts, performers, students and scholars alike with an up-to-date guide to the compositional history and structure of Verdi's Falstaff.

1. Synopsis; 2. The forging of the libretto; 3. The composition of the opera; 4. Milan, Rome and Paris: three versions of Falstaff; 5. Musical technique and structure; 6. The interpretation of Falstaff: Verdi's guidelines; 7. A brief stage history; 8. A guide to critical assessments and interpretations; Epilogue Graham Bradshaw; Bibliography; Discography Malcolm Walker; Index.