Otello 1995

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PG-13
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.

Release Date 1995-10-01
Runtime 2h 22m
Directors Brian Large, Elijah Moshinsky
Producer Louisa Briccetti
Writers Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare