- Giuseppe Verdi
Composer - Arrigo Boito
Librettist
Company – Theatre – Date
- Shenandoah Conservatory
- Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
- April 2025
Creatives
- Ella Marchment
Director - Emanuele Andrizzi
Conductor - Richard W. Robbins
Chorus Master - Kit Wilder
Fight and Intimacy Director - Lindsay Browning
Choreographer - R. Eric Stone
Set Designer - Jennifer Flitton Adams
Costume Designer - Andrew Carson
Lighting Designer
Programme
Synopsis by Shenandoah Conservatory
Step into a world of wit, charm and exuberance with Giuseppe Verdi’s final masterpiece, Falstaff. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes from Henry IV, this comic opera in three acts — directed by Ella Marchment — promises a night of operatic brilliance and unparalleled entertainment.
Under the baton of Emanuele Andrizzi and the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, Verdi’s rich, playful score comes to life, providing the perfect backdrop to the comedic antics of Sir John Falstaff. Marchment’s innovative direction breathes new life into this beloved tale, infusing it with fresh energy and contemporary flair while staying true to the heart of Verdi’s composition.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where exceptional vocal performances, stunning set designs and vibrant costumes converge to create a spectacle that delights the senses. Falstaff is a celebration of life, laughter and the timeless human spirit, promising an operatic experience that is as thought-provoking as it is joyous.
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