IMDb: 4.6
2013
Pop Star
Music, Romance
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.
Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Genre: Music
Cast: Johan Botha, Renée Fleming, Falk Struckmann, Michael Fabiano, James Morris, Eduardo Valdes, Renée Tatum, Stephen Gaertner, Luthando Qave, Semyon Bychkov
