The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (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.
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
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Johan Botha as Otello |
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Renée Fleming as Desdemona |
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Falk Struckmann as Iago |
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Michael Fabiano as Cassio |
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James Morris as Lodovico |
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Eduardo Valdes as Roderigo |
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Renée Tatum as Emilia |
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Stephen Gaertner as Montano |
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Luthando Qave as Heraldo |
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Semyon Bychkov as Conductor |
| Crew | Giuseppe Verdi | Compositors |
| Directing | Elijah Moshinsky | Director |
| Writing | Arrigo Boito | Writer |
| Writing | William Shakespeare | Original Story |