Otello

4.5 / 10

(2 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Music,

Drama

Duration:

142 minutes

Year:

1995

Director:

Brian Large

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Company:

Deutsche Grammophon

Cast:
Plácido Domingo

Otello

Renée Fleming

Desdemona

James Morris

Jago

Jane Bunnell

Emilia

Richard Croft

Cassio

Crew:
Peter J. Hall

Costume Design

Duane Schuler

Lighting Coordinator

Louisa Briccetti

Producer

Jay David Saks

Sound Engineer

Brian Large

Director