Description

Giuseppe Verdi - Otello (Deutsche Oper Berlin, 1962) - DVD

UPC: 0807280164497

Product Features

Title: Giuseppe Verdi - Otello
Conductor: Giuseppe Patanè
Stage Director: Hans-Peter Lehmann
Cast:Chorus & Orchestra: Deutsche Oper Berlin
- Hans Beirer as Otello
- Renata Tebaldi as Desdemona
- William Dooley as Jago
- Mario Ferrara as Cassio
- Karl-Ernst Mercker as Lodovico
- Sieglinde Wagner as Emilia
Language: Italian (with some German Chorus Parts)
Subtitles: Italian, German, English, French, Spanish
Picture Format: 4:3 NTSC
Sound Format: PCM Mono
Region Code: 0 (Region-free)
Running Time: 150 minutes
Number of Discs: 1 DVD
Recorded: 1962, Deutsche Oper Berlin
Production: A co-production of Deutsche Oper Berlin, Süddeutscher Rundfunk, and Sender Freies Berlin

Overview

Experience Giuseppe Verdi's powerful opera "Otello" in this historic performance from the Deutsche Oper Berlin, recorded in 1962. Under the baton of conductor Giuseppe Patanè and the direction of Hans-Peter Lehmann, this production showcases the talents of renowned soprano Renata Tebaldi as Desdemona and tenor Hans Beirer as Otello. Verdi’s dramatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy is brought to life through an exceptional cast and the masterful execution of the Deutsche Oper Berlin’s chorus and orchestra. Tebaldi’s interpretation of Desdemona is particularly noteworthy for its restrained emotional depth and classical austerity, creating a compelling contrast to Otello's intensity.

Interesting Facts

Renata Tebaldi’s Sublime Performance: Known for her ability to sustain delicate pianissimo passages, Tebaldi's portrayal of Desdemona in this production is celebrated for its emotional restraint and musical purity, avoiding overt sentimentality even in the opera’s most intense moments.
Historic Recording: This recording is a rare gem from 1962, capturing the Deutsche Oper Berlin at a time when it was a leading institution for opera in Europe. The production reflects the high artistic standards of post-war German opera.
Timeless Direction: Hans-Peter Lehmann’s direction emphasizes the psychological depth of Verdi’s characters, making this version of "Otello" particularly compelling for its focus on character development and dramatic tension.