Verdi's Otello at Madrid's Teatro Real

Brian Jagde (Otello), Asmik Grigorian (Desdemona) — David Alden (stage director), Nicola Luisotti (conductor)

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Cast

David Alden  — Stage director

Jonathan Morrell  — Set designer, costume designer

Maxine Braham  — Choreographer

Adam Silverman  — Lighting

Brian Jagde  — Otello

Gabriele Viviani  — Iago

Airam Hernàndez  — Cassio

Albert Casals  — Roderigo

Program notes

On 9 October 1890, the curtain of Madrid's spectacular Teatro Real rose upon the set of Verdi’s penultimate opera, Otello, three years after its Italian premiere. Reluctant to write a new opera after the success of Aida, Verdi eventually composed music for Arrigo Boito’s Italian libretto, based on Shakespeare’s eponymous play. The result was a resounding success and over 130 years later, David Alden’s adaptation of the monumental masterpiece returns to the Teatro Real. Don’t miss the chance to witness a gripping tale of ambition, deceit, and betrayal brought vividly to life by an exceptional cast of soloists — including Brian Jagde in the title role and Asmik Grigorian as Desdemona — as well as the Teatro Real’s superb Youth Choir and Orchestra under the distinguished baton of Nicola Luisotti!

Photo © Teatro Real / Javier del Real

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