The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

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.

Top Cast

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Johan Botha

Otello

Renée Fleming

Desdemona

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Falk Struckmann

Iago

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Michael Fabiano

Cassio

James Morris

Lodovico

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Eduardo Valdes

Roderigo

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Renée Tatum

Emilia

Stephen Gaertner

Montano

Luthando Qave

Heraldo

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Semyon Bychkov

Conductor