Verdi
Otello
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.
Full SynopsisPerformance Info
Performance Date
Oct 13, 1995
Composer
Giuseppe Verdi
Librettist
Arrigo Boito
Run Time
2 HRS 22 MIN
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus