Otello
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October 1, 1995
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Music, Drama
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.
Featured Crew
Brian Large
Director
Jay David Saks
Sound Engineer
Peter J. Hall
Costume Design
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Cast
Plácido Domingo
Otello
Renée Fleming
Desdemona
James Morris
Jago
Jane Bunnell
Emilia
Richard Croft
Cassio