The Metropolitan Opera Otello (2013)
"A Riveting Performance all Around"Movie
Plot
In Verdis retelling of Shakespeares towering tragedy Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona a role long considered one of her calling cards Johan Botha as the title hero delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago James Morris sings Lodovico Elijah Moshinskys production is conducted by Semyon Bychkov
