The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 13, 1995

Runtime

2h 22m

Genres

Music

Original Title

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

Director

James Levine

Description

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.