Verdi: Otello (2008)

An outstanding performance of the first of Verdi's two late Shakespearian operas, universally regarded as sublime masterpieces of grand opera.

In what many believe to be the finest production of Otello in modern times, Plácido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa lead a world-class cast under the exquisite musical direction of Sir Georg Solti. An outstanding performance of the first of Verdi's two late Shakespearian operas, universally regarded as sublime masterpieces of grand opera.

Date of release

2008-04-01

Runtime

2h 26m

Director

Brian Large

Casting

• Plácido Domingo — Otello
• Kiri Te Kanawa — Desdemona
• Sergei Leiferkus — Iago

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