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The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
Released: October 27, 2012 (2012)
Runtime: 157 minutes
Genres: Music
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- James Morris as Lodovico
Age at release: 65
- Semyon Bychkov as Conductor
Age at release: 59
- Falk Struckmann as Iago
Age at release: 54
- Renée Fleming as Desdemona
Age at release: 53
- Johan Botha as Otello
Age at release: 47
- Michael Fabiano as Cassio
Age at release: Unknown
- Eduardo Valdes as Roderigo
Age at release: Unknown
- Renée Tatum as Emilia
Age at release: Unknown
- Stephen Gaertner as Montano
Age at release: Unknown
- Luthando Qave as Heraldo
Age at release: Unknown