The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

“A Riveting Performance all Around”

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.

Director

Elijah Moshinsky

Screenplay

Arrigo Boito

Status

Released

Release date

27/10/2012

Original language

English