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MET26/27: OTELLO (Verdi)
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Synopsis
Verdi’s monumental Shakespearean tragedy follows a triumphant war hero driven to destruction by jealousy and his enemies’ hatred.
The ultimate Italian opera returns to cinemas with tenor Brian Jagde (La Forza del Destino) taking on the tour-de-force title role of what many consider the ultimate Italian opera live to cinemas worldwide.
Verdi’s monumental Shakespearean tragedy also features soprano Ailyn Pérez in her company role debut as the long-suffering Desdemona, alongside baritone Artur Ruciński as the sinister Iago. Michele Mariotti leads the full forces of the Met Orchestra and Chorus in the exhilarating score.
This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theatres across the globe.
ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 3 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission.
Opening Date
Saturday, Jun 26, 2027
Rating
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Length
201m
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