Verdi’s last masterpiece receives a lavish new production for Covent Garden under director Robert Carsen, as the portly knight of Shakespeare’s comedy takes to the stage, larger than life.

The fast-paced wit of the action, with its jealousy, intrigue, confusion and comic chaos is set to music of the most consummate invention. With a bravura ending in praise of laughter itself, Falstaff is a wonderful way to experience all the colour and character of opera at its most entertaining and rewarding.

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