Verdi: Otello / Royal Opera House Production / Sony Classical / DVD Video

UPC 889854919597

Product Details

• Format: DVD
• Label: Sony Classical
• Region: 0 (Worldwide)
• Sound: LPCM Stereo
• Video Format: NTSC, Colour

Overview

Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello, one of the most celebrated operas in the Italian repertoire, is brought to life in this captivating Royal Opera House production, featuring Jonas Kaufmann in the iconic role of Otello, alongside Marco Vratogna as Iago and Maria Agresta as Desdemona. Directed by Keith Warner, this powerful interpretation explores the intense emotional turmoil and tragic downfall of the Moorish general, Otello. The Royal Opera House Orchestra, conducted by Antonio Pappano, provides a thrilling musical experience, while the Royal Opera Chorus adds depth and power to Verdi’s dramatic score.

This performance, captured live on stage, showcases the stunning set designs by Boris Kudlička and costumes by Kaspar Glarner, while the lighting design by Bruno Poet creates a visually arresting atmosphere that heightens the drama. The Otello production at the Royal Opera House has become a benchmark for opera lovers, combining extraordinary vocal performances with meticulous direction and design.

Track Listing / Acts

• Act 1:

  • Scene 1: The Palace of the Governor of Cyprus
  • Scene 2: Otello's Chambers

• Act 2:

  • Scene 1: The Hall in the Governor’s Palace
  • Scene 2: Desdemona’s Chambers

• Act 3:

  • Scene 1: The Great Hall in the Palace
  • Scene 2: Otello and Iago’s Final Confrontation

Key Credits

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
• Cast:
  • Otello – Jonas Kaufmann
  • Iago – Marco Vratogna
  • Desdemona – Maria Agresta
  • Cassio – Frédéric Antoun
  • Emilia – Kaisa Rüütel
  • Roderigo – Thomas Atkins
  • Montano – Simon Shibambu
  • Lodovico – Sung Sim
  • Herald – Thomas Barnard
• Conductor: Antonio Pappano
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
• Chorus: Royal Opera Chorus, Chorus Director William Spaulding
• Director: Keith Warner
• Set Designer: Boris Kudlička
• Costume Designer: Kaspar Glarner
• Lighting Designer: Bruno Poet
• Movement Director: Michael Barry
• Fight Director: Ran Arthur Braun
• Directed for the Screen by: Jonathan Haswell

Extra Features

• The Characters in Shakespeare's Othello
• Verdi's Music for Otello