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Verdi: Otello (2015)

Movie ★ 7.0 164 min

Music

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.

Gary Halvorson Director Arrigo Boito Writer Bartlett Sher Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 16, 2015
Runtime
164 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt5180920
Country
United States
Language
Italian
Studio
Sony Classical, The Metropolitan Opera

Themes

Cast

Aleksandrs Antonenko Aleksandrs Antonenko Otello Željko Lučić Željko Lučić Iago Sonya Yoncheva Sonya Yoncheva Desdemona Dimitri Pittas Cassio Chad Shelton Roderigo Jennifer Johnson Cano Jennifer Johnson Cano Emilia Günther Groissböck Günther Groissböck Lodovico Jeff Mattsey Montano Tyler Duncan A herald Eric Owens Eric Owens Self - Host Yannick Nézet-Séguin Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conductor

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Verdi: Otello stars Aleksandrs Antonenko, Željko Lučić, Sonya Yoncheva, Dimitri Pittas.
When was Verdi: Otello released?
Verdi: Otello is a 2015 music film.
Where can I watch Verdi: Otello?
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