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John Osborn • Nino MachaidzeDmitry Korchak • Juan Francisco Gatell
Conducted by Gabriele Ferro
Staged by Amos Gitai
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Gioachino Rossini’s Otello returns to the place of its premiere 200 years ago in the inspired staging of director Amos Gitai at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. The stellar vocal cast is led by John Osborn, who shines in the highly difficult title role, and Nino Machaidze as outstanding Desdemona. Gabriele Ferro conducts the flawless orchestra and chorus of the Teatro San Carlo.Now largely eclipsed by the fame of Verdi’s opera of the same name, Rossini’s finely crafted work Otello with its romantic and tragic atmosphere was considered one of the composer’s masterpieces throughout the 19th century. At the Teatro San Carlo, “a vocal cast of stratospheric quality” (Bachtrack) tells the tale of Otello, the Moorish general of the Venetian army, who is married to Desdemona, the daughter of his enemy Elmiro, in secret. Rodrigo, another suitor, wants to take Desdemona to be his wife, thus he conspires with Iago against Otello. Their actions lead to a jealous Otello killing Desdemona and, after discovering her innocence, falling into madness and taking his own life. Rossini’s opera, which premiered in Naples in 1816, significantly differs from its famous namesakes, William Shakespeare’s play Othello and Verdi’s opera, particularly in that it elevates the character Rodrigo to a major role alongside Otello and Iago, having earned the work the nickname “the opera of the three tenors”. In his performance of the demanding title role, American John Osborn demonstrates coloratura dexterity and dramatic insight. As Desdemona, Georgian soprano Nino Machaidze showcases radiant technique and clarity, fusing sweetness and despair in her stage presence. Rodrigo is sung by Dmitry Korchak with an impressively flexible technique. The trio of tenors is completed by Juan Francisco Gatell, who convincingly portrays the sinister traitor Iago. In the pit, Rossini expert Gabriele Ferro conducts the composer’s brilliant score with an “impeccable San Carlo Orchestra and Chorus” (Bachtrack). Israeli stage director Amos Gitai contextualises the tragic story set in 15th century Venice, which revolves around the theme of otherness, with contemporary references by projecting video footage of migrants and battlefields onto the stage. Responsible for sets and costumes are two Oscar winners: stage designer Dante Ferretti, who combines interiors from the Venetian Renaissance with modern day furniture, and costume designer Gabriella Pescucci, who contrasts the beautiful flowing dresses of the women with the tenors’ dark, uniform-like attire. An Otello that “evokes modern dramas” (Formiche) with “standing ovations for Machaidze and Osborn!” (Corriere del mezzogiorno)
Length:189' Cat. no. A 000 50058
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Conductor Gabriele FerroOrchestra Orchestra of Teatro di San Carlo
Chorus Chorus of Teatro di San CarloChorus Master Marco FaelliStage Director Amos Gitai
Otello John OsbornDesdemona Nino Machaidze
Rodrigo Dmitry KorchakJago Juan Francisco Gatell
Emilia Gaia PetroneElmiro Mirco Palazzi
Il Doge Nicola PamioIl gondoliere / Lucio Enrico Iviglia
Video Director Tiziano Mancini
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