The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma presents Giuseppe Verdi’s monumental Otello, a powerful retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Under the masterful baton of Daniel Oren, the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma bring Verdi’s richly dramatic score to life with intensity and precision.
The production features an exceptional cast led by Gregory Kunde in the title role, delivering an imposing portrayal of the proud warrior destroyed by jealousy. Roberta Mantegna shines as Desdemona, capturing the innocence and purity of Verdi’s tragic heroine with emotional depth and vocal beauty. Igor Golovatenko takes on the role of Jago, offering a thrilling performance as the cunning villain whose deceit drives the drama to its devastating conclusion.
Cast
Otello: Gregory Kunde / Marco Berti
Desdemona: Roberta Mantegna / Vittoria Yeo
Jago: Igor Golovatenko / Vladimir Stoyanov
Emilia: Irene Savignano
Roderigo: Francesco Pittari
Lodovico: Alessio Cacciamani
Montano: Alessio Verna
Cassio: Piotr Buszewski
Un araldo: Leo Paul Chiarot / Fabio Tinalli
Ensemble
Orchestra and Choir: Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Choir: Scuola di Canto Corale del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
