Verdi: Otello
Synopsis
Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher’s bold new production probes the psychological underpinnings of Verdi’s dynamic setting of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. At the helm of this performance is riveting conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who brings out all the cascading emotions in Verdi’s turbulent score. Aleksandrs Antonenko is the Moor Otello, the triumphant general of the Venetian army who is ultimately brought down by the sly insinuations of his friend Iago (Željko Lučić). Sonya Yoncheva continues to win fans as Desdemona, Otello’s faithful and long-suffering wife. With Günther Groissböck as Lodovico and Dimitri Pittas as Cassio.
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Bartlett Sher on His New Production of Otello
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-10-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, Bartlett Sher
- Screenplay & Story
- Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Otello
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- Sony Classical, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, Bartlett Sher
Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
Giuseppe Verdi
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Bartlett Sher
Director
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Bartlett Sher
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Verdi: Otello about?
Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher’s bold new production probes the psychological underpinnings of Verdi’s dynamic setting of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. At the helm of this performance is riveting conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who brings out all the cascading emotions in Verdi’s turbulent score. Aleksandrs Antonenko is the Moor Otello, the triumphant general of the Venetian army who is ultimately brought down by the sly insinuations of his friend Iago (Željko Lučić). Sonya Yoncheva continues to win fans as Desdemona, Otello’s faithful and long-suffering wife. With Günther Groissböck as Lodovico and Dimitri Pittas as Cassio.
Who directed Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello was directed by Gary Halvorson, Bartlett Sher.
Who stars in Verdi: Otello?
The principal cast of Verdi: Otello includes Aleksandrs Antonenko, Željko Lučić, Sonya Yoncheva, Dimitri Pittas, Chad Shelton.
When was Verdi: Otello released and how long is it?
Verdi: Otello was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Otello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Otello was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).