Verdi Otello
"Glorious portrait of Renata Tebaldi"
Originally released in 1962. Verdi Otello is a music film. directed by Hans-Peter Lehmann. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Renata Tebaldi, Hans Beirer, and William Dooley
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1962
64 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arthaus Musik
Frequently Asked Questions
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 sh...
Who directed Verdi Otello?
Verdi Otello was directed by Hans-Peter Lehmann.
How long is Verdi Otello?
Verdi Otello has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Verdi Otello released?
Verdi Otello was released on February 1, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Verdi Otello?
The main cast of Verdi Otello includes Renata Tebaldi, Hans Beirer, William Dooley, Mario Ferrara, Karl-Ernst Mercker.