The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
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2012-10-27
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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.
Featured Crew
| William Shakespeare | Original Story |
| Giuseppe Verdi | Compositors |
| Arrigo Boito | Writer |
| Elijah Moshinsky | Director |
