Falstaff, even in opinion of the composer, is the greatest achievement of his orchestral music. I think, this is true! Of course, Enigma Variations is great too, but this is such a masterful music, in orchestration and harmonic aspects. It based on Shakespeare's Henry IV. So, the story is totally opposite to Verdi's Falstaff, which is an comic opera. But, this one is, except some humor moments, dramatic at all.
Stirring Stuff. I do love The dream of Gerontius but this is great. The 30's Vibe is amazing very Dick Barton special agent
stampingdragon 10 months ago
Stirring Stuff. I do love The dream of Gerontius but this is great.
stampingdragon 10 months ago
Falstaff, even in opinion of the composer, is the greatest achievement of his orchestral music. I think, this is true! Of course, Enigma Variations is great too, but this is such a masterful music, in orchestration and harmonic aspects. It based on Shakespeare's Henry IV. So, the story is totally opposite to Verdi's Falstaff, which is an comic opera. But, this one is, except some humor moments, dramatic at all.
WagnerMahler 2 years ago