Otello

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.

Main Cast

Plácido Domingo

Otello

Age : 83 | Popularity : 7%

Renée Fleming

Desdemona

Age : 65 | Popularity : 8%

James Morris

Jago

Age : 77 | Popularity : 4%

Jane Bunnell

Emilia

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Richard Croft

Cassio

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Charles Anthony

Roderigo

Age : 82 | Popularity : 3%

Theodore Lambrinos

Montano

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Christopher Schaldenbrand

Un Eraldo

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Original Story	William Shakespeare
	Writer	Arrigo Boito
Sound	Original Music Composer	Giuseppe Verdi
	Sound Engineer	Jay David Saks
Directing	Director	Brian Large Elijah Moshinsky
Lighting	Lighting Coordinator	Duane Schuler
Art	Production Design	Michael Yeargan
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Peter J. Hall
Production	Producer	Louisa Briccetti
Department	Role	Name

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