Verdi Otello
“Glorious portrait of Renata Tebaldi”
Synopsis
Desdemona in Verdi's Otello was a career role for soprano Renata Tebaldi, from her first operatic performance outside of Italy to her final appearance on the opera stage. Between those landmarks she performed the role nearly 100 times all over the world and made studio audio recordings that became reference recordings for the role. This 1962 production with the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Giuseppe Patane was planned as a media event from the outset and blessedly captures a consummate artist in a signature role at the peak of her gifts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Peter Lehmann
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Arrigo Boito
- Original Title
- Verdi Otello
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Arthaus Musik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Peter Lehmann
William Shakespeare, Arrigo Boito
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Peter Lehmann
Director
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi Otello
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What is Verdi Otello about?
Desdemona in Verdi's Otello was a career role for soprano Renata Tebaldi, from her first operatic performance outside of Italy to her final appearance on the opera stage. Between those landmarks she performed the role nearly 100 times all over the world and made studio audio recordings that became reference recordings for the role. This 1962 production with the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Giuseppe Patane was planned as a media event from the outset and blessedly captures a consummate artist in a signature role at the peak of her gifts.
Who directed Verdi Otello?
Verdi Otello was directed by Hans-Peter Lehmann.
Who stars in Verdi Otello?
The principal cast of Verdi Otello includes Renata Tebaldi, Hans Beirer, William Dooley, Mario Ferrara, Karl-Ernst Mercker.
When was Verdi Otello released and how long is it?
Verdi Otello was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Verdi Otello?
Verdi Otello holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).