Falstaff: the perfect opera for first-timers?
mainThat’s the verdict of our New York neophytes, Elizabeth Frayer and Shawn E Milnes. Read on here. But don’t ignore prior health warning here, with plenty of horse fodder in the ensuing discussion.
That’s the verdict of our New York neophytes, Elizabeth Frayer and Shawn E Milnes. Read on here. But don’t ignore prior health warning here, with plenty of horse fodder in the ensuing discussion.
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Saw Falstaff about 50 years ago on a business trip to London. Couldn’t understand what was so great about it. Will see/hear/HD next month. Maybe I’ll appreciate it more. If I can be enjoy The Ring is there hope for me as an opera goer.
Hallelujah, I’m not alone. Watch out for Genevieve, though; she’ll be after you as soon as she reads your comment.
I had a hard time when I first experienced Falstaff at 15, at a time when I loved La Boheme, Don Giovanni, Salome, Parsifal, to name a few operas. I caught up with Falstaff later.
For an entry level opera I would propose The Barber of Seville.