James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Jon Vickers, Renata Scotto - Verdi: Otello (2009/1978)

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James Levine, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Jon Vickers, Renata Scotto - Verdi: Otello (2009/1978)
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) | Italiano (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (DTS, 6 ch) | 7.80 Gb (DVD9) | 144 min
Classical | Sony Classical | Sub.: English

Jon Vickers one of the great Othellos of the 20th century brings his remarkable vocal power and dramatic intensity to the role, with Renata Scotto as Desdemona at the height of her powers and Cornell MacNeil's manacing Iago in one of the baritone's greatest roles. James Levine conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in one of the most thrilling performances of the decade.

Cast:
Otello - Jon Vickers
Desdemona - Renata Scotto
Iago - Cornell MacNeil
Cassio - Raymond Gibbs
Emilia - Jean Kraft
Roderigo - Andrea Velis
Lodovico - James Morris
Montano - Robert Goodloe
A Herald - Arthur Thompson
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor - James Levine
Stage production by Franco Zeffirelli