Otello - The Met

Otello - The Met — Plot

Jon Vickers was one of the most magnetic singing actors of the 20th century and Otello one of his greatest roles. He understood how to combine Shakespeare’s rich characterization and Verdi’s dramatic music to create an overwhelming figure, one whose death left audiences deeply shaken. Vickers is perfectly partnered by James Levine’s conducting and the Met’s sensational orchestra and chorus. Renata Scotto is an appealing Desdemona, Cornell MacNeil is a menacing Iago, and Franco Zeffirelli’s production is deservedly legendary.

• Release date
• September 25, 1978
• Runtime
• 145 min
• Director
• Franco Zeffirelli

Otello - The Met — Cast

Jon Vickers Othello Renata Scotto Desdemona Cornell MacNeil Iago

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Jean Kraft Emilia

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Andrea Velis Roderigo

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Raymond Gibbs Cassio

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Robert Goodloe Montàno James Morris Lodovico