Falstaff CD 1960

Recorded live at Glyndebourne in June 1960

Sung in the original Italian. Booklet contains full libretto and English translation with synopses in English, French, and German.

“Evans, supported by a brilliant cast which maintained an exciting momentum throughout the work and made the presentation truly memorable, gave what was probably his most uproarious portrayal of the opera’s name role.” Daily Mail, 1960

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi

Conductor Vittorio Gui

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Cast Geraint Evans, Hugues Cuénod, Ilva Ligabue, Sesto Bruscantini