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.
Cast
- Johan Botha as Otello
- Renée Fleming as Desdemona
- Falk Struckmann as Iago
- Michael Fabiano as Cassio
- James Morris as Lodovico
- Eduardo Valdes as Roderigo
- Renée Tatum as Emilia
- Stephen Gaertner as Montano
- Luthando Qave as Heraldo
- Semyon Bychkov as Conductor