Otello
Synopsis
The complete version of Verdi's Otello performed by Placido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Gala Performance in honour of Sir Georg Solti's 80th birthday.. 27 October 1992. BBC 2 Television live relay.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Otello
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, Elijah Moshinsky
Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Elijah Moshinsky
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Otello
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What is Otello about?
The complete version of Verdi's Otello performed by Placido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Gala Performance in honour of Sir Georg Solti's 80th birthday.. 27 October 1992. BBC 2 Television live relay.
Who directed Otello?
Otello was directed by Brian Large, Elijah Moshinsky.
Who stars in Otello?
The principal cast of Otello includes Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sergei Leiferkus, Roderick Earle, Robin Leggate.
When was Otello released and how long is it?
Otello was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Otello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Otello was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Otello?
Otello holds official age classifications: GB: NR.