Verdi: Otello
“Kirill Petrenko and Anja Harteros Are Magnificent in the Staatsoper’s Otello”
Synopsis
Like an outcry the elemental force of the orchestra shatters the silence, the storm on the coast of Cyprus rages incessantly. The wind whips, lightening cuts through the roaring skies. As Othello, the great general and commander becomes entangled in Iago's web of machinations; as the calamitous seed of jealousy germinates and Othello's love for his wife Desdemona begins to decay, even on their wedding day; as Desdemona, "nevertheless insists, although she senses or feels that this harm comes her way, and that Othello in his jealousy is really capable of killing her" (Amélie Niermeyer) – with his Otello Verdi created an operatic drama, the likes of which had never before been so tight, so direct, so intensive and so beautiful, and still today unmatched.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Arrigo Boito
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Otello
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Bayerische Staatsoper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Shakespeare, Arrigo Boito
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi: Otello
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Verdi: Otello about?
Like an outcry the elemental force of the orchestra shatters the silence, the storm on the coast of Cyprus rages incessantly. The wind whips, lightening cuts through the roaring skies. As Othello, the great general and commander becomes entangled in Iago's web of machinations; as the calamitous seed of jealousy germinates and Othello's love for his wife Desdemona begins to decay, even on their wedding day; as Desdemona, "nevertheless insists, although she senses or feels that this harm comes her way, and that Othello in his jealousy is really capable of killing her" (Amélie Niermeyer) – with his Otello Verdi created an operatic drama, the likes of which had never before been so tight, so direct, so intensive and so beautiful, and still today unmatched.
Who directed Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Verdi: Otello?
The principal cast of Verdi: Otello includes Jonas Kaufmann, Gerald Finley, Anja Harteros, Evan LeRoy Johnson, Galeano Salas.
When was Verdi: Otello released and how long is it?
Verdi: Otello was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Otello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Otello was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.