Verdi: Otello
Originally released in 2015. Verdi: Otello is a music film. directed by Gary Halvorson. With a runtime of 2h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aleksandrs Antonenko, Željko Lučić, and Sonya Yoncheva
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
2h 44m
164 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Sony Classical
- The Metropolitan Opera
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 rive...
Who directed Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello was directed by Gary Halvorson.
How long is Verdi: Otello?
Verdi: Otello has a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes (164 minutes total).
When was Verdi: Otello released?
Verdi: Otello was released on October 16, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Verdi: Otello?
The main cast of Verdi: Otello includes Aleksandrs Antonenko, Željko Lučić, Sonya Yoncheva, Dimitri Pittas, Chad Shelton.