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| Composer | Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Librettist | Arrigo Boito |
| Year | 1887 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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PragueOtello
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Verdi: Otello
Hermann Bäumer; Martin Čičvák; Prague State Opera; Hans Hoffer; Georges Vafias; Jan Dörner; Prague State Opera Orchestra
ToulouseOtello
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Verdi: Otello
Carlo Montanaro; Nicolas Joël; Opéra National du Capitole; Ezio Frigerio; Franca Squarciapino; Vinicio Cheli; Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse
ParmaOtelloNew production
Verdi: Otello
Roberto Abbado; Federico Tiezzi; Teatro Regio di Parma; Margherita Palli; Giovanna Buzzi; Gianni Pollini; Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini
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A satisfying Otello starring Jonas Kaufmann at the Wiener Staatsoper
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A revival of Adrian Noble’s abstract and dark production of Verdi’s Otello fields a strong cast led by Jonas Kaufmann, Ludovic Tézier and Rachel Willis-Sørensen.
A bite of the Big Apple: Nézet-Séguin and the Met Orchestra in London
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The Met's first European tour in 20 years makes it to London for an evening of Shakespeare and Berlioz.
Maltman’s Iago the driving force in tepid Otello revival
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The Royal Opera's revival of Keith Warner's staging feels underbaked, although interest is largely focused on the pit as the latest contender to take over from Antonio Pappano as Music Director is auditioned.
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Bachtrack top ten: Giuseppe Verdi
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Giuseppe Verdi was more than just an opera composer. He became a political figurehead. Our playlist includes nine of his most famous operas and his Requiem, described as “an opera in ecclesiastical garb”.
Bachtrack top ten: Valentine's Day
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Mark and Elisabeth offer you hopeless romantics bouquets, chocolates and stars – many stars – in their Valentine’s Day playlist.
Bachtrack top ten: Verdi choruses
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It's Verdi all the way for our latest playlist: Mark and Elisabeth's favourite choruses from his best operas... with a surprise late entry.