Otello

Otello

1995
2h 22m
4.5

4.5/10

2 votes
Music Drama
Overview

Verdi’s monumental score is fully the equal of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy—and both demand great actors. This is one performance where both playwright and composer are well served. Plácido Domingo’s Otello is one of the glories of the operatic world, beautifully sung and so commandingly acted that audiences are devastated by the end. Renée Fleming’s ravishingly beautiful Desdemona is deeply moving, and as Iago, James Morris is as beguiling as he is menacing. Under James Levine’s conducting the Met orchestra and chorus are vital characters in the drama.

Status: Released

Language: IT

Production Information

Production Companies
Deutsche Grammophon
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Italian

Keywords

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Quick Facts

Release Date October 1, 1995
Status Released
Language IT

Cast

Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo

Otello

Renée Fleming
Renée Fleming

Desdemona

James Morris
James Morris

Jago

Jane Bunnell
Jane Bunnell

Emilia

Richard Croft
Richard Croft

Cassio

Charles Anthony
Charles Anthony

Roderigo

Theodore Lambrinos
Theodore Lambrinos

Montano

Christopher Schaldenbrand
Christopher Schaldenbrand

Un Eraldo

Alexander Anisimov
Alexander Anisimov

Lodovico

James Levine
James Levine

Conductor

MET Orchestra
MET Orchestra

Key Crew

Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Brian Large
Director
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Elijah Moshinsky
Director