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David Kempster explores the character of Iago and how the opera differs from Shakespeare's play.
Opera North's new production of Otello, conducted by Richard Farnes and directed by Tim Albery opens at Leeds Grand Theatre on Wednesday 16 January 2013.
Iago, an ensign in the Venetian army, is a man who bears a grudge. When his general, Otello, passes him over for promotion in favour of Cassio, Iago's festering resentment quickly turns to downright malice. He poisons Otello's mind with suspicion, and step by step, leads Otello to believe that his young wife Desdemona is in love with the young and handsome Cassio. And so Iago, a man consumed by envy, makes Otello into a monster of murderous jealousy.
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth, this breathtaking new production brings Shakespeare's great tragedy to life through Verdi's most exquisite, passionate and profoundly moving music. A tale of betrayed friendship, suspicion and jealousy, it is widely regarded as the crowning glory of Italian opera.
This new production reunites the production team of Tim Albery and designer Leslie Travers who created Opera North's recent, widely acclaimed Giulio Cesare; Music Director Richard Farnes conducts.
Sung in Italian with English titles
Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
Supported by The Peter Moores Foundation and the Opera North Future Fund
Cast
Otello - Ronald Samm
Desdemona - Elena Kelessidi
Iago - David Kempster
Cassio - Michael Wade Lee
Emilia - Ann Taylor
Roderigo - Christopher Turner
Lodovico - Henry Waddington
Montano - Dean Robinson
Herald - Paul Gibson
Creative Team
Conductor - Richard Farnes
Director - Tim Albery
Set and Costume Designer - Leslie Travers
Lighting Designer - Thomas C Hase
Choreographer - Laila Diallo
