Otello

Giuseppe Verdi (1813 - 1901)

DESCRIPTION

James King and Renata Scotto come together to deliver a world-class Otello, elevating a regional production with performances of remarkable intensity and nuance. King brings a commanding vocal presence to the title role, singing with rock-solid assurance while allowing moments of vulnerability to emerge with surprising emotional clarity. Opposite him, Scotto offers a compelling Desdemona—her devotion to Otello portrayed not as passivity, but as a reflection of inner strength and moral conviction.

Anselmo Colzani rounds out the trio with a suave, calculating Iago. His baritone glides easily between malice and sycophancy, crafting a portrayal that is as vocally satisfying as it is dramatically layered.

CAST

Otello – JAMES KING
Desdemona – RENATA SCOTTO
Iago – ANSELMO COLZANI
Cassio – LEO GOEKE

DETAILS

Location: Miami
Date: January 14, 1974
Conductor: Alain Lombard
Catalogue Number: OD 12224-2
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 2
In Mono

NOTE

The music before the love duet in Act I is missing, as well as the entire second scene of Act III.

Act I

1. Già nella notte densa

Act II

2. Non ti crucciar
3. Vanne; la tua meta già vedo
4. Ciò m'accora.
5. D'un uom che geme sotto il tuo disdegno
6. Desdemona rea!
7. Era la notte
8. Sì, pe 'l ciel marmoreo giuro!

Act III

9. La vedetta del porto ha segnalato
10. Dio ti giocondi, o sposo
11. Esterrefatta fisso lo sguardo tuo tremendo
12. Dio! mi potevi scagliar tutti i mali
13. Vieni; l'aula è deserta

Act IV

14. Era più calmo?
15. Mia madre aveva una povera ancella
16. Ave Maria
17. Chi è là?... Otello?
18. Chi è là! - Chi batte!
19. Niun mi tema