giuseppe verdi wiener philharmoniker wiener staatsopernchor leonard bernstein falstaff box 2xcd 1980s Classic rock sensibility—guitar-driven

Classic rock sensibility—guitar-driven

Verdi's Attila stands as one of the composer's boldest early operas

The album features some of their biggest moments—'Night Moves' captures a specific kind of Midwestern melancholy

processed synth tones with moments of genuine warmth

The overall effect is adventurous and genuinely engaging

giuseppe verdi wiener philharmoniker wiener staatsopernchor leonard bernstein falstaff box 2xcd 1980s Classic rock sensibility—guitar-drivenVerdi composed Falstaff at age 80, creating his final opera and one of his greatest achievements. This 1987 CBS recording features Leonard Bernstein conducting the Wiener Philharmoniker and Wiener Staatsopernchor, bringing characteristic warmth and theatrical flair to Shakespeare's story. Based on The Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff glitters with wit, rapid fire orchestration, and melodies that sparkle with intelligence. The opera moves at breakneck