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Kaufmann's Otello at the Royal Opera House
7.0 / 10• 2017• 3h 10m•NR• Italian
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Storyline
On a June night in 2017, opera lovers thronged to the Royal Opera House in London to hear tenor Jonas Kaufmann, recently acclaimed by The Daily Telegraph as the world s greatest tenor, make his eagerly anticipated debut in the title role of Otello Verdi s greatest and most demanding role for tenor voice. As the New York Times wrote Mr. Kaufmann made his debut in the part, and he calmly, confidently sang it for the ages.
Cast & Crew
Jonas Kaufmann
Otello
Lead
Maria Agresta
Desdemona
Marco Vratogna
Iago
Frederic Antoun
Cassio
Thomas Atkins
Roderigo
Kai Rüütel
Emilia
Antonio Pappano
Conductor
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Keith Warner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Kaufmann's Otello at the Royal Opera House is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
