Otello at Royal Opera House

Antonio Pappano conducts a new production of Verdi’s thrilling Shakespeare-inspired opera, starring Jonas Kaufmann giving his role debut in the title role.

One of the major works of Italian opera, Verdi's great final tragedy is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play. This new production is directed by Keith Warner and is the Company's first new staging of the opera in 30 years.
It stars world-renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the title role, Maria Agresta, Marco Vratogna, and Frédéric Antoun in the roles of Desdemona, Iago, and Cassio, conducted by Music Director Antonio Pappano. Director Keith Warner’s production explores Otello’s gradual mental collapse, as Iago’s machinations cause him to lose all confidence in himself and his wife’s love, and his identity fragments.
"Jonas Kaufmann sings an ‘Otello’ for the Ages." (The New York Times) / "As always, Pappano’s contribution in the pit is a thing of wonder..." (The Independent)

English title Giuseppe Verdi: Otello
Genre Opera
Recording location Royal Opera House, 2017
Duration 150 mins
Production Company Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Composer Giuseppe Verdi
Orchestra / Band Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor Antonio Pappano
Stage Director Keith Warner
Soloist Jonas Kaufmann, Maria Agresta, Marco Vratogna, Frédéric Antoun