Description

Otello - Giuseppe Verdi DVD

UPC: 807280709094

Product Features

Title: Otello
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Conductor: Riccardo Muti
Stage Director: Graham Vick
Orchestra and Chorus: Teatro alla Scala
Main Cast:Set Design: Ezio Frigerio
- Otello: Plácido Domingo
- Desdemona: Barbara Frittoli
- Iago: Leo Nucci
- Emilia: Rossana Rinaldi
- Cassio: Cesare Catani
- Roderigo: Antonello Ceron
- Lodovico: Cesare Lana
- Montano: Giovanni Battista Parodi
- A Herald: Ernesto Panariello
Costume Design: Franca Squarciapino
Lighting Designer: Matthew Richardson
Chorus Master: Roberto Gabbiani
Children's Choirs: Teatro alla Scala and G. Verdi Conservatory, Milan, conducted by Bruno Casoni
TV & Video Director: Carlo Battistoni
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Subtitles: English (GB), German (DE), French (FR), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT), Chinese (CN)
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Region-Free)
Running Time: 140 minutes
DVD Format: NTSC, Dual Layer (DVD 9)
ISBN: 9783941311466

Overview

Experience Giuseppe Verdi's powerful adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Othello" with this stunning live recording from Teatro alla Scala, Milan, in 2001. Conducted by the legendary Riccardo Muti, this production of Otello brings together a world-class cast, led by Plácido Domingo in the title role, Barbara Frittoli as Desdemona, and Leo Nucci as the treacherous Iago.

Directed by Graham Vick, the production is noted for its intense psychological drama and striking visual design, with sets by Ezio Frigerio and costumes by Franca Squarciapino. The performance captures the tragic and emotional depth of Verdi's score, supported by the exceptional talents of the Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus.

This DVD is a must-have for opera lovers and Verdi enthusiasts, offering a compelling and immersive experience of one of the greatest operas ever written.

Interesting Facts

Plácido Domingo: One of the greatest operatic tenors of all time, Domingo's portrayal of Otello is considered one of his signature roles. His powerful voice and dramatic interpretation bring the character's tragic complexity to life.
Riccardo Muti: Known for his rigorous approach to Verdi's music, Muti's interpretation of Otello is celebrated for its attention to detail and emotional intensity.
Graham Vick's Direction: Vick is known for his innovative and thought-provoking productions, and his direction of Otello is no exception, emphasizing the psychological tension and human vulnerability at the heart of the story.
Teatro alla Scala: One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, La Scala’s production of Otello is a testament to its long-standing tradition of excellence in opera.
Verdi’s Otello: The opera is one of Verdi’s final masterpieces, characterized by its rich orchestration, complex characters, and dramatic intensity, making it a pinnacle of the operatic repertoire.