The Merry Wives of Windsor
Musical Comedy by Otto Nicolai (1849)
Show type: Repertory Opera
With acted dialogues instead of recitativos, the opera is easily translatable into most languages and a tremendous international success throughout the 19th and early 20th century.
Our unique La La Opera style – relying on the visual and narrative strategies of the streamed series -will make this operatic gem shine for today’s audiences.
In this opera the singer ensemble as a whole is the Star! And drives the plot towards a Buffa finale of confusion and reckoning. Who in the end will be the cuckold? Comedy at its best!
KEY FEATURES
Main Parts: 2 Sopranos, Mezzo, 2 Tenors, Baritone, Bass-Bariton, 2 Basses
Mixed Chorus
Ballet (if available)
Orchestra: 2,2,2,2 4 2,3 Timp/Perc Strings
Stage Music: Tubular Bell (in G), Harp
Acted dialogues, adapted to language of choice in a collaborative process with the singers.
DURATION
approx. 2,5 hours + one intermission
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Fully staged version in theatre venue/opera house OR semi-staged in concert hall
La La Opera provides a complete production package:
La La Opera can arrange for local singers. We always strive to cast young local talent embodying our ideal of the singer-actor.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Musical Comedy by Otto Nicolai (1849)
Show type: Repertory Opera
With acted dialogues instead of recitativos, the opera is easily translatable into most languages and a tremendous international success throughout the 19th and early 20th century.
Our unique La La Opera style – relying on the visual and narrative strategies of the streamed series -will make this operatic gem shine for today’s audiences.
In this opera the singer ensemble as a whole is the Star! And drives the plot towards a Buffa finale of confusion and reckoning. Who in the end will be the cuckold? Comedy at its best!
KEY FEATURES
Main Parts: 2 Sopranos, Mezzo, 2 Tenors, Baritone, Bass-Bariton, 2 Basses
Mixed Chorus
Ballet (if available)
Orchestra: 2,2,2,2 4 2,3 Timp/Perc Strings
Stage Music: Tubular Bell (in G), Harp
Acted dialogues, adapted to language of choice in a collaborative process with the singers.
DURATION
approx. 2,5 hours + one intermission
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Fully staged version in theatre venue/opera house OR semi-staged in concert hall
La La Opera provides a complete production package:
La La Opera can arrange for local singers. We always strive to cast young local talent embodying our ideal of the singer-actor.
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© La La Opera e.V.