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
Johan Botha
Otello
Renée Fleming
Desdemona
Falk Struckmann
Iago
James Morris
Lodovico
Stephen Gaertner
Montano
Luthando Qave
Heraldo
Semyon Bychkov
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