Artistically very good. Technically, just slips over the minimum requirements. The Sinfonia / Overture should not discourage anybody. It does not predict the drama so eloquently expressed by the entire opera. It is a pity the lack of information on who is singing Emilia. She is good. It is worth to know this version of the famous drama. Thank you.

A great occasion to know a performance that brings life to the Rossini's opera in a pioneer edition, despite cuts that shorten the score and the tenors' parts - obviously too hard for those times. Virginia Zeani is magnificent. Sound is fine.

I really enjoyed this performance of this, seldom performed, Rossini opera. The music is quite wonderful and a very different take on Otello than Verdi's. Two distinct works, each valid in their ways. All of the singers do their roles well but the standout for me is Virginia Zeani. This woman has such an attractive vocal quality and is such a wonderful artist. I believe her Desdemona completely. She draws you in with her superb vocalism. I have studio recordings of this work as well but this live performance is just that...a real performance!

unfortunately this opera cannot match with Verdi's masterwork, but is is very interesting. And I always enjoy the art of Zeani...

It is nicely done by Lazzari, Bottazzo and others. Franci conducts well.