The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
27/10/2012
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.
Music
Movie Information
Johan Botha
as Otello
Renée Fleming
as Desdemona
Falk Struckmann
as Iago
Michael Fabiano
as Cassio
James Morris
as Lodovico
Eduardo Valdes
as Roderigo
Renée Tatum
as Emilia
Stephen Gaertner
as Montano
Luthando Qave
as Heraldo
Semyon Bychkov
as Conductor
