Release Date
27 Oct, 2012
Runtime
02:37: (HH:MM)
Synopsis
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.
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Renée Fleming
James Morris
Stephen Gaertner
Luthando Qave
Giuseppe Verdi
William Shakespeare