Otello

Story

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Elijah Moshinsky, Brian Large

Writers

Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare

Language

Italian

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 October 1995

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Plácido Domingo

  Otello

• 

  Renée Fleming

  Desdemona

• 

  James Morris

  Jago

• 

  Jane Bunnell

  Emilia

• 

  Richard Croft

  Cassio

• Charles Anthony

  Roderigo

• Theodore Lambrinos

  Montano

• 

  Christopher Schaldenbrand

  Un Eraldo

• Alexander Anisimov

  Lodovico

• 

  James Levine

  Conductor

• MET Orchestra