The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
October 2012
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.
Runtime:
2 hours 37 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Elijah Moshinsky