After achieving initial success in italy, nicolai made his career in vienna, where in 1842 he became the founding conductor of what was then called the. Merry wives of windsor, the themes from the overture by otto. Verdi had long been fascinated by shakespeare, and composed macbeth and otello before starting. Overture otto nicolai london philharmonic orchestra alfred scholz the classical collection, famous overtures iii. Though nominally set in the reign of henry iv, the play makes no pretence to exist outside contemporary elizabethan era. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. The merry wives of windsor 1849 when two married women receive love letters from the impoverished falstaff, they decide to teach him a lesson, tipping him into a ditch from a laundry basket. The merry wives of windsor is an opera in three acts by otto nicolai to a german libretto by.
The opera is a singspiel, containing much spoken dialogue between distinct musical numbers. In honor of this sensational new shakespeare on film experience of the merry wives of windsor, lets take a look at the top ten or so most. The national jukebox is a project of the library of congress packard campus for audio visual conservation. Check out overture to the merry wives of windsor by the london philharmonic orchestra on amazon music. Gallery of classical music gallery of classical music. The merry wives of windsor explores similar expectations and tensions, and this adaptation carries them into the period just after the war, when triumphant feeling struggled with the realities of a threatening world.
Nikolai the merry wives of windsor overture performed by. The merry wives of windsor is a comedy by william shakespeare first published in 1602, though believed to have been written in or before 1597. All of nicolais operas were originally written in italian, the sole exception being his last and best known opera, the merry wives of windsor, written in german. At one time he was more popular in italy than verdi himself was. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the merry wives of windsor overture vienna philharmonic orchestra hans knappertsbusch anton liste 17721832 hans knappertsbusch. It involves sir john falstaff, who has been in other shakespearean plays, arriving in windsor virtually broke and deciding to go after rich married women. The merry wives of windsor and henry iv, part 1 and part 2. Although some of his operas had success during his lifetime, it is really only his final opera, the merry wives of windsor, that has become a repertory item, and then for the most part only in germanspeaking countries. Great classical overtures great classical overtures. The merry wives of windsor is a german opera written by otto nicolai in 1845 based on the shakespearean comedy of the same name. The merry wives of windsor is a german opera written by otto nicolai in 1845.
Otto nicolai 1810 1848 became one of the few onehit wonders among classical composers. One hundred golden classics 100 golden classics music skip to main content. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the merry wives of windsor. We present new, exclusive music and the hot hits for information. The program features italian themed music in the spirit of this day in 44 bc when julius caesar was assassinated and the history of the western world was changed forever. The merry wives of windsor themes from the overture. Gioachino rossini the italian woman in algiers overture duration.
When merry wives was published in the first folio 1623 edition of shakespeares works, it was the only play in which the female characters didnt share the title with their male counterparts. Merry wives is about feeling like an outsider to a community and finding identity within it. Project gutenberg offers 60,664 free ebooks to download. Falstaff, ossia le tre burle falstaff, or the three jokes is a dramma giocoso in two acts by antonio salieri, set to a libretto by carlo prospero defranceschi after william shakespeares the merry wives of windsor one of the earliest operatic versions of shakespeares play, salieris falstaff is notable for a general compression and streamlining of the original plot, note the absence of. Overture to the merry wives of windsor 1953 on imdb. Overture to the opera the merry wives of windsor by otto nicolai overture to the opera the merry wives of windsor by otto nicolai. Download premium string orchestra and full orchestra titles. Nicolai, otto the merry wives of windsor overture otto nicolai. Later, nicolai refused a libretto by the same author, and it went to verdi, whose nabucco was his first early success. Overture to the merry wives of windsor online programme.
The merry wives of windsor by william shakespeare free ebook. The merry wives of windsor is quite an interesting play. Nicolai, o merry wives of windsor the opera c6 0094. Jun 25, 2019 a facsimile of the first quarto is included as an appendix, along with a list of abbreviations and references, a catalog of shakespeares works and works partly by shakespeare, and citations for the modern productions mentioned in the text, other collated editions of the merry wives of windsor, and other related reading. The goal of the jukebox is to present to the widest audience possible early commercial sound recordings, offering a broad range of historical and cultural documents as a contribution to education and lifelong learning.
Sullivan composed his incidental music to shakespeares the merry wives of windsor for a revival of the play which opened on 19 december 1874 at john hollingsheads gaiety theatre, london the same theatre where gilbert and sullivans first collaboration, thespis, had been the christmas entertainment three years previously. Incidental music to shakespeares the merry wives of windsor by arthur sullivan. A live performance of otto nikolais overture to his opera the merry wives of windsor by the victoria symphony orchestra under the direction of. A live performance of otto nikolais overture to his opera the merry wives of windsor by the victoria symphony orchestra under the direction of music director darryl one. Carl otto nicolai, the merry wives of windsor overture. I wouldnt write an overture because i didnt care about competing with the very pretty one of nicolai. Check out a video clip of the ballet overture from the opera the merry wives of windsor based on the shakespeare play.
The merry wives of windsor is a comedy by william shakespeare, first published in 1602, though believed to have been written prior to 1597. Overture to the merry wives of windsor otto nicolai 181049 william shakespeares falstaff, the only one of his characters to appear in four plays albeit offstage and dead in one of them, has fascinated several composers. Notes for transposed clarinet and brass parts, the arrangement by winter may be used. Otto the merry wives of windsor overture arranged nielsen, carl helios overture. Overture arthur fiedler otto nicolai fiedler greatest hits. Mar 18, 2017 the merry wives of windsor is one of shakespeares most middle class plays.
Overture to the merry wives of windsor 1953 release. Read every line of shakespeares original text alongside a modern english translation. Otto nicolai has come to be viewed by many as a onework composer. This tuneful and lighthearted overture is probably the.
Actually understand the merry wives of windsor act 1, scene 1. Concert planners seem to have turned away from the overture. It won an oscar in 1954 for best short subject onereel. This tuneful and lighthearted overture is probably the only nicolai music that most people have heard. Coloratura soprano and piano digital download frau fluths aria from the opera the merry wives of windsor. May 05, 2011 a live performance of otto nikolais overture to his opera the merry wives of windsor by the victoria symphony orchestra under the direction of music director darryl one. The merry wives of windsor or sir john falstaff and the merry wives of windsor is a comedy by. Nicolai the merry wives of windsor download free sheet music. Overture to the merry wives of windsor 1953 overture to.
The opera remains popular in germany, and the overture is sometimes. Merry wives of windsor overture condensed score band concert band boosey and hawkes. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment the merry wives of windsor. Great classical overtures great classical overtures music. Although some of his operas had success during his lifetime, it is really only his final opera, the merry wives of windsor, that has become a repertory item, but with its storyline, wit and an abundance of memorable tunes it is not difficult to understand why. Mount prospect community band to present the ideas of march. Otto nicolais the merry wives of windsor has the onehundred plus piece orchestra doing some of their best work as the unknown director sits back and delivers one of the best looking visual. The music is otto nicolais overature to the merry wives of windsor, conducted by johnny green in the mgm concert hall. Overture to the merry wives of windsor 1953 overture.
Librivox recording of the merry wives of windsor by william shakespeare. Overture to the merry wives of windsor 1953 full cast. The overture inspired the short musical film, overture to the merry wives of windsor. Shop and buy merry wives of windsor, the themes from the overture sheet music.
One hundred golden classics 100 golden classics amazon. Anyone coming from outside that social structure or from outside the confines of windsor are viewed with suspicion. The film consists of the mgm symphony orchestra playing the overture to otto nicolais opera the merry wives of windsor, conducted by johnny green. Overture to the merry wives of windsor 1953 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The merry wives of windsor was presented in the jentes family auditorium. Overture to the opera the merry wives of windsor title.
Nicolai had achieved great success with his italian operas, but this became a german favorite. The merry wives of windsor overture download sheet music. Nov 12, 2011 from guildhalls merry wives to the fledglings under the baton of sir neville marriner, its been a great week for new talent, writes fiona maddocks. Great comedy overtures lance friedel, royal scottish. The merry wives of windsor opera by nicolai britannica. The windsor of the plays title is a reference to the town of windsor, also the location of windsor castle, in berkshire, england. Watching the merry wives of windsor is like channel surfing between back to back episodes of punkd. Naturally, going after rich and married women will. The merry wives of windsor act 1, scene 1 translation. Overture to litaliana in algeri the italian girl in algiers.
Get the full text of shakespeares the merry wives of windsor, sidebyside with a translation into modern english. Otto nicolais the merry wives of windsor has the onehundred plus piece orchestra doing some of their best work as the unknown director sits. Title komischefantastische oper in drei akten name translations. Overture to the merry wives of windsor 1953 out of 4 oscarwinning short from mgm was one of their earliest examples of showing off their symphony orchestra led by the talented johnny green. Johann sebastian bach, double violin concerto in d minor 2nd movement, largo ma non tanto bwv 1043. As the 100 members of the mgm symphony orchestra take their seats, an offscreen narrator introduces the music and provides the credits to the cinematographer, editor, and sound supervisor. He had previously achieved great success with a few italian operas, but this opera. Theme analysis love versus money in the town of windsor, money plays a bigger role than love in the selection of marriage partners as well as in extramarital affairs. Watching the merry wives of windsor is like channel surfing between backtoback episodes of punkd. Nicolai the merry wives of windsor balakirev overture on 3 russian. Caius is from france and sir hugh evans has a welsh accent, both are mocked for their pronunciation and their point of difference. List of orchestra pieces with parts availableovertures. Jun 17, 2017 otto nicolai 1810 1848 became one of the few onehit wonders among classical composers.
Overture from the merry wives of windsor by otto nicolai. Additional support provided by the nicholas and mary babson fund to support chicago artists. Support of the acting company of the merry wives of windsor is provided by merle reskin. Yet others among his works are worth hearing, and he surely would have produced more had his life not ended so prematurely. Falstaff romps and forwardrolls his way through this visually intoxicating merry wives of windsor. List of orchestra pieces with parts availableovertures, suites, variations, serenades. Overture to the merry wives of windsor also known as the merry wives of windsor overture is a 1953 american short musical film produced by johnny green. Overture to the merry wives of windsor by the london.
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