Falstaff is an Italian-language opera by Michael William Balfe, written to a libretto by Manfredo Maggioni, given at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 19 July 1838. Recordings Falstaff Marcel Vanaud (Falstaff), Majella Cullagh (Mistress Ford), Sam McElroy (Ford), Barry Banks (Fenton) RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Marco Zambelli, in association with Opera Ireland for RTÉ External links Céline Frigau Manning: Le Falstaff de Manfredo Maggioni et Michael Balfe : façonner un opéra italien pour le public anglais. Revue LISA, December 2011 References Operas Italian-language operas Operas by Michael Balfe 1838 operas