The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
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.
Release Date: 2012-10-27
Official website: http://www.metopera.org/Season/On-Demand/opera/?upc=811357015698
Renée Fleming
Desdemona
James Morris
Lodovico
Stephen Gaertner
Montano
Luthando Qave
Heraldo