Details

The Othello story, how jealousy can undermine even the deepest love. Cyprus, at the end of the 15th century, is an outpost of the Venetian Empire, at war with the Turks. The Governor is the Moor Otello, who has just married Desdemona, the young daughter of a noble Venetian family. Live cinema relay: Jun17 28. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Jonas Kaufmann (Otello - Jun17 2 / 6 / Jul17 10), Gregory Kunde (Othello - Jul17 8 / 12 / 15), Maria Agresta (Desdomona - Jun17 2 / 6 / Jul17 10), Dorothea Roschmann (Desdemona - Jul17 8 / 12 / 15), Ludovic Tezier (Iago Jun17 2 / 6 / Jul17 10), Zeljko Lucic (Iago - Jul17 8 / 12 / 15), Frederic Antoun (Cassio), Thomas Atkins (Roderigo), Kai Ruutel (Emilia), Simon Shibambu (Montano), In Sung Sim (Lodovico)

Creatives/Company

Music: Rossini
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Berio di Salsi
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Director: Keith Warner