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Verdi

Otello

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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.

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Performance Info

Performance Date

Oct 27, 2012

Composer

Giuseppe Verdi

Librettist

Arrigo Boito, based on the play by William Shakespeare

Run Time

2 HRS 46 MIN

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus