Otello 29 years old
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.
Credits
Otello Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Plácido Domingo He was 54, now 84 years old | as Otello |
| Jane Bunnell | as Emilia |
| James Morris He was 48, now 78 years old | as Jago |
| Richard Croft | as Cassio |
| Christopher Schaldenbrand | as Un Eraldo |
| Renée Fleming She was 36, now 66 years old | as Desdemona |
| Theodore Lambrinos | as Montano |
| Charles Anthony He was 66, 82 years old when he died | as Roderigo |
Otello Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| William Shakespeare as Original Story. He was 431 (51) years old when He died | Writing |
| Giuseppe Verdi as Original Music Composer. He was 181 (87) years old when He died | Sound |
| Brian Large as Director. He was 56 (now 86) years old | Directing |
| Elijah Moshinsky as Production Design. He was 49 (now 79) years old | Art |
| Duane Schuler as Lighting Coordinator. | Lighting |
| Jay David Saks as Sound Engineer. | Sound |
| Michael Yeargan as Production Design. He was 49 (now 79) years old | Art |
| Peter J. Hall as Costume Design. He was 69 (84) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Louisa Briccetti as Producer. | Production |
| Arrigo Boito as Writer. He was 153 (76) years old when He died | Writing |
Otello (29 years)
- Release day: Sunday, October 01, 1995
- Runtime: 142 minutes