Verdi: Otello
Aug 05, 2008 · 2h 23m
Director
Peter Schönhofer, Stephen LangridgeOverview
In the 16th century, in Cyprus, at the port of Famagusta, General Otello arrives with his ship after defeating the Turkish navy in the Mediterranean and securing Venetian rule over Cyprus, but jealousy, conspiracy and revenge lead to tragedy. ‘Otello’ is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Arrigo Boito based on William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello, the Moor of Venice’, and premiered on 5 February 1887 at La Scala in Milan. Taken from the ‘Tutto Verdi’ box set of 27 Verdi operas. Recorded live at the Salzburg Festival, 5–10 August 2008.
Cast of Verdi: Otello
Crew of Verdi: Otello
About Verdi: Otello
What is Verdi: Otello about?
In the 16th century, in Cyprus, at the port of Famagusta, General Otello arrives with his ship after defeating the Turkish navy in the Mediterranean and securing Venetian rule over Cyprus, but jealousy, conspiracy and revenge lead to tragedy. ‘Otello’ is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Arrigo Boito based on William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello, the Moor of Venice’, and…
When was Verdi: Otello released?
Verdi: Otello was released on August 5, 2008.
How long is Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
Who directed Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello was directed by Peter Schönhofer and Stephen Langridge.
Who is in the cast of Verdi: Otello?
The cast of Verdi: Otello includes Aleksandrs Antonenko (Otello), Marina Poplavskaya (Desdemona), Carlos Álvarez (Jago), Barbara Di Castri (Emilia) and Stephen Costello (Cassio).