The love-crazed, fat, old Falstaff becomes the laughing stock of a women’s intrigue. In Giuseppe Verdi’s comic opera – opulently staged by director David McVicar – Carlos Álvarez shines in the role of a vocally grandiose and stunningly funny Sir John. Impressive also the rest of the ensemble – above all, Vienna’s favorite Simon Keenlyside as Ford.
La Calisto
With David MacVicar’s production of La Calisto, the Cavalli renaissance has finally arrived at La Scala in Milan. In the pit, Christophe Rousset provides a musical moment of glory.