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Falstaff in Vienna
Falstaff in Vienna (German: Falstaff in Wien) is a 1940 German musical comedy film directed by Leopold Hainisch and starring Hans Nielsen, Gusti Wolf and Paul Hörbiger. It portrays the life of the nineteenth century composer Otto Nicolai, known for works such as "The Merry Wives of Windsor".
Cast.
- Wolf Albach-Retty as Robert von Weitenegg
- Ernst Benzinger as Prompter at the premiere
- Erna Berger as Soprano
- Helmut Berndsen as Falstaff actor
- Luise Bethke
association with the Philharmonia of London and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
In addition to his role in Chicago, he was music director of the Vienna Symphony from 1973 to 1976. From 1978 to 1984, he served as principal conductor and Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, launching his tenure there with performances of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. In 1982 he returned once more to opera, conducting a widely acclaimed production of Verdi's "Falstaff" with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Overall, his impact on