Cast of
Otello

About Otello

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.

Full Cast of Otello

Plácido Domingo
plays Otello

Plácido Domingo as Otello

Although born in Madrid, Spain, Placido Domingo spent a major portion of his life living in Mexico City where he grad...

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Renée Fleming
plays Desdemona

Renée Fleming as Desdemona

Renée Lynn Fleming (born February 14, 1959) is an American soprano, known for performances in opera, concerts, record...

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James Morris
plays Jago

Jane Bunnell
plays Emilia

Richard Croft
plays Cassio

Charles Anthony
plays Roderigo

Theodore Lambrinos
plays Montano

Christopher Schaldenbrand
plays Un Eraldo

Alexander Anisimov
plays Lodovico

James Levine
plays Conductor

MET Orchestra


Crew of Otello

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