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Verdi's Otello

Tonight's Opera on 3 is Verdi's great late Shakesperean opera Otello, in a critically acclaimed production recorded at the Royal Opera House in July. The young Latvian tenor Aleksanders Antonenko takes the hugely demanding role of Otello, the respected black general whose downfall is his jealousy. Lucio Gallo sings the manipulative Iago who is determined to destroy his nemesis, and Anja Harteros Otello's loyal but doomed wife. Verdi expect Roger Parker joins Martin Handley in the box to discuss the music and history of this unusual and often problematic opera, and there are also contributions from cast members, and conductor Antonio Pappano.

Presented by Martin Handley.

Otello.....Aleksandrs Antonenko (Tenor)
Desdemona .....Anja Harteros (Soprano)
Iago.....Lucio Gallo (Baritone)
Cassio.....Antonio Poli (Tenor)
Emilia.....Hanna Hipp (Mezzo-Soprano)
Roderigo.....Ji-Hyun Kim (Tenor)
Montano.....Jihoon Kim (Bass Baritone)
Lodovico.....Brindley Sherratt (Bass)
Royal Opera House Orchestra
Royal Opera House Chorus
Conductor, Antonio Pappano.