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.
Renée Fleming
DesdemonaJames Morris
LodovicoFalk Struckmann
IagoJohan Botha
OtelloEduardo Valdes
RoderigoMichael Fabiano
CassioRenée Tatum
EmiliaStephen Gaertner
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