A storm is raging on the stage: people try to hold their own, lean against the wind, chaos reigns ... You only have to see the first seconds of this Otello to know that this is a beautiful production with atmospheric, impressive sets in a traditional approach: the Met at its best. Add to that two top singers in the lead roles and you have a great night. Otello is Domingo's most famous role. The
… tenor had twenty years and two hundred performances of experience at the time of this production in 1995 and his Otello captivates from start to finish. The role of Desdemona is played by none other than Renée Fleming. It must be said: compared to her opponent, Fleming lacks the necessary stage charisma, but as a singer she is second to none. When Fleming sings the Willow Song and Ave Maria, you are on the edge of your seat and saying goodbye to Emilia is heartbreaking. James Morris's Iago lacks this top quality, but it is certainly not bad and Richard Croft is a pleasant Cassio. (CP)more
