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Verdi's Otello

Verdi's Otello: Semyon Bychkov conducts tenor Johan Botha as tragic hero Otello and soprano Renee Fleming as Desdemona in Giuseppe Verdi's version of Shakespeare's play.

Verdi's Otello

Giuseppe Verdi's adaptation of Shakespeare's play is widely regarded as the composer's crowning operatic achievement.

South African tenor Johan Botha interprets the role of the tragic hero Otello, and Renee Fleming returns to one of her most celebrated roles as the doomed Desdemona. Semyon Bychkov conducts a production by Elijah Moshinsky.

Presented from New York by Margaret Juntwait.

Desdemona ...... Renee Fleming (soprano)
Otello ...... Johan Botha (tenor)
Iago ...... Carlo Guelfi (baritone)
Emilia ...... Wendy White (mezzo-soprano)
Cassio ...... Garrett Sorenson (tenor)
Roderigo ...... Ronald Naldi (tenor)
Montano ...... Charles Taylor (baritone)
Lodovico ...... Kristinn Sigmundsson (bass)
Herald ...... David Won (baritone)
Chorus and Orchestra of New York Metropolitan Opera
Semyon Bychkov (conductor).

3 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 1 Mar 2008 18:00

Broadcast

  • Sat 1 Mar 2008 18:00