The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (2012)
A Riveting Performance all Around
2012-10-27
United States of America
157 Min.
PG-13
Overview
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.
Cast
Otello
Desdemona
Iago
Cassio
Lodovico
Roderigo
Emilia
Montano
Heraldo
Conductor
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