Libretto by Arrigo Boito after the play by Shakespeare - September 25, 1978 live performance.
Jon Vickers - one of the great Otellos of the 20th century - brings his remarkable vocal power and dramatic intensity to Verdi's masterful Shakespeare adaptation. His Desdemona is Renata Scotto, at the height of her powers, and Cornell MacNeil's menacing lago is one of the baritone's greatest roles. Music Director James Levine conducts this thrilling performance.
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