Movie

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

2012 2h 37m Released

Music

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.

Cast

J Johan Botha Otello Renée Fleming Desdemona F Falk Struckmann Iago M Michael Fabiano Cassio James Morris Lodovico E Eduardo Valdes Roderigo