Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB4.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Brian LargeDirector
- Arrigo BoitoWriter
- Giuseppe VerdiOriginal Music Composer
- Elijah MoshinskyDirector
Cast
- Plácido DomingoOtello
- Renée FlemingDesdemona
- James MorrisJago
- Jane BunnellEmilia
- Richard CroftCassio
- Charles AnthonyRoderigo
- Theodore LambrinosMontano
- Christopher SchaldenbrandUn Eraldo
- Alexander AnisimovLodovico
- James LevineConductor
- MET OrchestraCast
Themes
operasuicidejealousytragedymurderbetrayalback stabbingthe moors (people)