Verdi: Otello (1995)

US:: PG-13 Drama Music

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.

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1995-10-01

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Runtime: 142 mins Rating: 4.5

Cast

Plácido Domingo

Otello

Charles Anthony

Roderigo

Renée Fleming

Desdemona

James Morris

Jago

Jane Bunnell

Emilia

Richard Croft

Cassio

Theodore Lambrinos

Montano

Christopher Schaldenbrand

Un Eraldo

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Crew

William Shakespeare

Original Story

Giuseppe Verdi

Original Music Composer

Brian Large

Director

Elijah Moshinsky

Director

Duane Schuler

Lighting Coordinator

Jay David Saks

Sound Engineer

Michael Yeargan

Production Design

Peter J. Hall

Costume Design

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