Meet the backstage crew in a fascinating 10-minute tour of the behind-the-scenes workings of the Royal Opera House, as they prepare for this oepning gala performance
Commentary by Bernard Haitink
Stage Director Graham Vick on his production of Falstaff Illustrated synopsis of the opera Bryn Terfei Interview Region: All Audio: DD5.1/DD2
Genre: Music [nf] Release Date: 04/28/2009 SubTitles: English Dubbed: Italian Sound: DD5.1/DD2 Run Time: 159 Minutes Flags: Suitable for Children Distributor/Studio: Kultur Video
Guiseppe Verdi's lavish Shakespearian epic opens London's newly-restored Royal Opera House in this performance originally broadcast live on the BBC in December of 1999. Directed by Graham Vick and featuring Bryn Terfel in the role of Sir John Falstaff and Barbara Frittoli as Alice Ford, this release features The Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House conducted by Bernard Haitink .