The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (2012)
A Riveting Performance all Around
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
Genre: Music
Runtime: 157 min
Release Date: October 27, 2012
Cast
- Johan Botha - Otello
- Renée Fleming - Desdemona
- Falk Struckmann - Iago
- Michael Fabiano - Cassio
- James Morris - Lodovico
- Eduardo Valdes - Roderigo
- Renée Tatum - Emilia
- Stephen Gaertner - Montano
- Luthando Qave - Heraldo
- Semyon Bychkov - Conductor
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Original Story)
- Arrigo Boito
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera, verdi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Otello was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Otello stars Johan Botha, Renée Fleming, Falk Struckmann, Michael Fabiano, James Morris, Eduardo Valdes.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Otello has a runtime of 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is a Music film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Otello produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Otello was produced in United States of America.