Highlights from Verdi's Otello

Widely considered to be the best operatic adaptation of a Shakespearean play, Otello shines through the brilliance of its music and its libretto, a remarkable feat of consolidation by the Italian poet and musician Arrigo Boïto.  The drama is absorbed into a continuous musical fabric reflecting every emotion of the characters.  Otello is a tragic masterpiece by one of the most influential composers of the 19th century.  A passionate drama with extraordinary characters and Verdi’s brilliant music make Otello an absolute must hear!