Kyrielison

 If you listen to Falstaff, there isn’t a single piece of music that stays in your head after listening. The old "closed form" has gone to be blessed.

 The Falstaff, the last opera of Verdi, concludes thus, on stage... Everything in the world is a jest.

This detailed review reflects on Giuseppe Verdi’s final two operas, Falstaff and Otello, highlighting their contrast and innovation. It explores Verdi’s late compositional phase, his collaboration with Arrigo Boito, and the operas’ Shakespearean roots. The reviewer emphasizes the complexity and brilliance of the music and librettos, recommending notable editions by DECCA and Deutsch. The work celebrates Verdi’s ability to reinvent himself and close his career with masterpieces that mix humor and drama seamlessly. Discover the genius of Verdi’s Falstaff and Otello—listen to these masterpieces and explore the brilliance of late opera history!