The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (2012)
A Riveting Performance all Around
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.
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Johan BothaOtello
Renée FlemingDesdemonaFalk StruckmannIagoMichael FabianoCassio
James MorrisLodovicoEduardo ValdesRoderigoRenée TatumEmilia
Stephen GaertnerMontanoLuthando QaveHeraldoSemyon BychkovConductorKeywords
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello about?
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.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
The Metropolitan Opera: Otello has a runtime of 157 minutes.
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