(The Metropolitan Opera: Otello)

Content: In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. Johan Botha as the title hero delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago. James Morris sings Lodovico. Elijah Moshinsky’s production is conducted by Semyon Bychkov.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Music

Runtime:

157 minutes

Year:

2012

Directors:

Elijah Moshinsky

Actors:

Otello

Desdemona

Iago

Cassio

Lodovico

Crews:

Compositors

Director

Writer

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