Otto Nicolai became one of the few "one-hit wonders" among classical composers. 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. It was a rousing success from its first performance on March 9, 1849, and the bubbly overture is still especially popular.
The drama takes place in three acts, to a libretto by Hermann von Mosenthal, the English version being by Josef Blatt.
The drama takes place in three acts, to a libretto by Hermann von Mosenthal, the English version being by Josef Blatt.
The Merry Wives Of Windsor
| Arrangement | Opera |
| Genres | Opera, Romantic |
| Year of publishing | 1996-04-11 00:00:00 |
| Format | Vocal Score |
| NumberOfPages | 232 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | G. Schirmer |
| Contributors | Nicolai, Otto (Composer) Blatt, Josef (Translator) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780634007378 |
| UPC | 0073999380606 |