Released:
2012-10-27

Overview:
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.

Director:
Elijah Moshinsky

Runtime:
2h 37min

Genre:
Music

• Cast:
• 
  Johan Botha
  as
  Otello
• 
  Renée Fleming
  as
  Desdemona
• 
  Falk Struckmann
  as
  Iago
• 
  Michael Fabiano
  as
  Cassio
• 
  James Morris
  as
  Lodovico