Verdi: Otello 12 years old

A Riveting Performance all Around

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.

Credits

Verdi: Otello Cast

Name	Character
James Morris He was 65, now 77 years old	as Lodovico
Renée Fleming She was 53, now 65 years old	as Desdemona

Verdi: Otello Crew

Name	Department
William Shakespeare as Original Story. He was 448 (51) years old when He died	Writing
Giuseppe Verdi as Compositors. He was 199 (87) years old when He died	Crew
Elijah Moshinsky as Director. He was 66 (now 78) years old	Directing
Arrigo Boito as Writer. He was 170 (76) years old when He died	Writing