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.
Released: Oct 01, 1995
Runtime: 142 minutes
Stars: Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, James Morris, Jane Bunnell, Richard Croft, Charles Anthony
Crew: Brian Large (Director), Jay David Saks (Sound Engineer), Peter J. Hall (Costume Design), Arrigo Boito (Writer), Michael Yeargan (Production Design), Duane Schuler (Lighting Coordinator)