It's hard not to believe Maestri as Falstaff. So much fun all around! #rohfalstaff
— Yosh M (@yoshkosh10) July 6, 2015
The star of the show is undoubtedly Ambrogio Maestri's Falstaff - he simply embodies the role and he sings & acts it superbly #ROHfalstaff — Jamie Henderson (@jsdhenderson) July 6, 2015
Ambrogio Maestri dominates the stage - the entire cast in his shadow (both physically and vocally). #ROHFalstaff
— Mark Pullinger (@larkingrumple) July 6, 2015
@RoyalOperaHouse Maestri superb and @luisgomestenor and @annadevin beautifully - sung young lovers #ROHfalstaff — george kingston (@georgecovengard) July 6, 2015
Wonderful, joyous, riotous fun at #ROHfalstaff Full of laughs & superb performances. Congrats all! @annadevin @luisgomestenor @KaiRuutel — David Butt Philip (@DavidButtPhilip) July 7, 2015
Brilliantly entertaining #ROHfalstaff, singing and humour coming from the four female leads particularly enjoyable — Edward Qualtrough (@QedwardRobert) July 6, 2015
After the dark Rossinian #ROHTell, a hilarious #ROHFalstaff 2nite (Maestri a miracle)! Bravi, bravi @RoyalOperaHouse! pic.twitter.com/fFfeygLflj — Paul Rah (@pcellor) July 7, 2015
Maestri aside, #rohFalstaff does not convince musically. No sparkle, & the production I love is reduced to slapstick gags. Hope it improves. — Fedja Hadrovich (@Hadrovich) July 6, 2015
Usually being someone who enjoys doom and gloom, #ROHfalstaff was an excellent change! @RoyalOperaHouse ![🐎]()
pic.twitter.com/OoSYxu8n9H — Cloud Boat (@cloud_boat) July 6, 2015
Press reviews:
What's On Stage ★★★★
Arts Desk ★★★★
Music OMH ★★★★
FT ★★★★
The Stage ★★★★
Express ★★★
Guardian ★★★
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Falstaff runs 6–18 July 2015. Tickets are still available.
Co-production with Teatro alla Scala, Milan; Canadian Opera Company; Metropolitan Opera, New York; and Dutch National Opera, Amsterdam