The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

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Release date: October 27, 2012
Duration: 157 minutes
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Overview

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.

Starring

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Renée Fleming
Desdemona
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James Morris
Lodovico