Othello

Synopsis
A special television recording of Verdi’s Otello with Richard Cassilly (Othello), Peter Glossop (Iago) and Teresa Stratas (Desdemona). Charles Mackerras conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
16 Feb 1969 at 20:15 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
150 mins

Credits

Director
Basil Coleman
Producer
Cedric Messina
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Costume
Raymond Hughes
Art Direction
Tony Abbott
Contributor
Eric Crozier
Cast
Richard CassillyOthello
Teresa StratasDesdemona
Peter GlossopIago
David HillmanMichael Cassio
Joyce BlackhamEmilia
Alan MayallRoderigo
Dennis WicksMontano
Don GarrardLodovico
Neilson TaylorHerald

Additional Details

Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Textual information
English translation by Eric Crozier, libretto by Arrigo Boito.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web
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Phone
020 7255 1444
Fax
020 7436 0165
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37249 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)