Otello

Synopsis
Verdi’s Otello opera from the Royal Opera House, London staged by Elijah Moshinsky and directed for television by Brian Large. Placido Domingo is Otello and Kiri Te Kanawa, Desdemona. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House are conducted by Georg Solti.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1992
Transmission details
27 Oct 1992 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
147 mins

Credits

Director
Brian Large
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Contributor
Elijah Moshinsky; Georg Solti
Cast
Plácido DomingoOthello
Kiri Te KanawaDesdemona
Sergei LeiferkusIago
Robin LeggateMichael Cassio
Claire PowellEmilia

Additional Details

Theatre
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Released on DVD (2006).
History
The opera was simultaneously broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Distributor

Name

Castle Home Video

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020 8974 1021
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Address
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Address
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Retail outlets

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Otello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/15825 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)