Release Date: 1978-09-25
Overview: Jon Vickers was one of the most magnetic singing actors of the 20th century and Otello one of his greatest roles. He understood how to combine Shakespeare’s rich characterization and Verdi’s dramatic music to create an overwhelming figure, one whose death left audiences deeply shaken. Vickers is perfectly partnered by James Levine’s conducting and the Met’s sensational orchestra and chorus. Renata Scotto is an appealing Desdemona, Cornell MacNeil is a menacing Iago, and Franco Zeffirelli’s production is deservedly legendary.
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Jon Vickers
as Othello
Renata Scotto
as Desdemona
Cornell MacNeil
as Iago
Jean Kraft
as Emilia
Andrea Velis
as Roderigo
James Levine - Conductor
Franco Zeffirelli - Director
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