Otello

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. The first act of Verdi’s opera is relayed from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Thomas Beecham conducts the production by Otto Erhardt. With Lauritz Melchior as Othello.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
5 Jun 1934 at 20:04 (Channel: BBC Regional Programme)
Duration
35 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Director
Otto Erhardt
Writer
Arrigo Boito
Music
Giuseppe Verdi
Contributor
Sir Thomas Beecham
Cast
Lauritz MelchiorOthello
Vioriga UrsuleacDesdemona
John BrownleeIago
Luigi CillaMichael Cassio
Henry WendonRoderigo
Samuel WorthingtonMontano

Additional Details

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

Notes

Reviews
Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Otello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70425 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)