Otello - The Met

Otello - The Met (1978)

Jon Vickers was one of the most magnetic singing actors of the 20th century and Otello one of his greatest roles. He understood how to combine Shakespeare’s rich characterization and Verdi’s dramatic music to create an overwhelming figure, one whose death left audiences deeply shaken. Vickers is perfectly partnered by James Levine’s conducting and the Met’s sensational orchestra and chorus. Renata Scotto is an appealing Desdemona, Cornell MacNeil is a menacing Iago, and Franco Zeffirelli’s production is deservedly legendary.

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Casts

	Jon Vickers as Othello
	Renata Scotto as Desdemona
	Cornell MacNeil as Iago
	Jean Kraft as Emilia
	Andrea Velis as Roderigo
	Raymond Gibbs as Cassio
	Robert Goodloe as Montàno
	James Morris as Lodovico

Crew