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The overall effect is adventurous and genuinely engaging

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giuseppe verdi wiener philharmoniker wiener staatsopernchor leonard bernstein falstaff box 2xcd 1980s The overall effect is adventurousVerdi composed Falstaff at age 80, creating his final opera and one of his greatest achievements. This 1987 CBS recording features Leonard Bernstein conducting the Wiener Philharmoniker and Wiener Staatsopernchor, bringing characteristic warmth and theatrical flair to Shakespeare's story. Based on The Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff glitters with wit, rapid fire orchestration, and melodies that sparkle with intelligence. The opera moves at breakneck