Verdi’s monumental score is fully the equal of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy—and both demand great actors. This is one performance where both playwright and composer are well served. Plácido Domingo’s Otello is one of the glories of the operatic world, beautifully sung and so commandingly acted that audiences are devastated by the end. Renée Fleming’s ravishingly beautiful Desdemona is deeply moving, and as Iago, James Morris is as beguiling as he is menacing. Under James Levine’s conducting the Met orchestra and chorus are vital characters in the drama.
Although born in Madrid, Spain, Placido Domingo spent a major portion of his life living in Mexico City where he grad...
See Plácido Domingo's other roles →Renée Lynn Fleming (born February 14, 1959) is an American soprano, known for performances in opera, concerts, record...
See Renée Fleming's other roles →