The read
It runs long at 2h 37m.
Synopsis
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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Key crew
- Elijah MoshinskyDirector
- Arrigo BoitoWriter
Cast
- Johan BothaOtello
- Renée FlemingDesdemona
- Falk StruckmannIago
- Michael FabianoCassio
- James MorrisLodovico
- Eduardo ValdesRoderigo
- Renée TatumEmilia
- Stephen GaertnerMontano
- Luthando QaveHeraldo
- Semyon BychkovConductor
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Themes
operaverdi