The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

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.

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Top Cast

Johan Botha

As Otello

Renée Fleming

As Desdemona

Falk Struckmann

As Iago

Michael Fabiano

As Cassio

James Morris

As Lodovico

Eduardo Valdes

As Roderigo

Renée Tatum

As Emilia

Stephen Gaertner

As Montano

Luthando Qave

As Heraldo

Semyon Bychkov

As Conductor