Movie Description

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

(2012)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Metropolitan Opera: Otello

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2012-10-27

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 37m

Homepagehttp://www.metopera.org/Season/On-Demand/opera/?upc=811357015698

Genres

  • Music