Verdi: Otello (2005)

• 82%
• 2005

Josef Verdi's operatic adaptation of William Shakespeare 's heartbreaking drama -- the last tragische oper the composer ever wrote -- plays out at the spectacular Arena von Verona, graced with the vocal talents of the world' s very best. Russische tenor Vladimir Atlantov takes the title role, sopranistin Kiri Te Kanawa sings the part of Desdemona, and German baritone Piero seinem manager brings the wicked Iago to life.