For the 2024/2025 school year, Opera domani presents Falstaff as the main title for its 29th edition — Giuseppe Verdi’s comic opera reimagined and adapted for audiences aged 6 to 14, from primary and lower secondary schools.
From Falstaff
Music by G. Verdi
Dramaturgical adaptation by Andrea Piazza
Musical reworking by Massimo Fiocchi Malaspina
Featuring singers who are winners and finalists of recent AsLiCo competitions
Conductor by Massimo Fiocchi Malaspina
Director by Andrea Piazza
Set Design by Alice Vanini
Costume Design by Rosario Martone
Orchestra 1813
New production by AsLiCo
In co-production with Opéra Grand Avignon
Opera domani – 29th edition
Premiere: Teatro Sociale, Como – February 10, 2025
Performance duration: 70 minutes
Scattered around the Windsor kids’ bedroom, the toys are in constant motion! They meet, chase each other, play hide and se
ek — and never get bored. Especially because pranks abound, and behind every trick there’s always him: old Robot Falstaff. Once the family’s
favorite toy, now he’s rusty and dusty, left aside — but eager to win back the children’s hearts, and ready to do whatever it takes. His latest scheme involves the two new arrivals, Alice and Meg. Freshly bought, he thinks it’ll be easy to sweep them off their feet and reclaim his spot in the family’s favorite toy cabinet. But the two are having none of it: they may be dolls, but they refuse to be taken for fools — quite the opposite! Thus begins a whirlwind of pranks and disguises, which becomes an opportunity for all the toys to learn how to play respectfully, without taking anyone for granted. In fact, by moving beyond differences and stereotypes, they’ll come to discover they’re much more alike than they thought.
The educational journey leading up to the performance will explore every facet of the opera, creating interdisciplinary connections tailored to the different age groups involved. Distinctive materials and ideas will be provided for both primary and lower secondary schools. Topics will include diversity education, bullying and respect for individuality, the value of play, and the importance of rules.
