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Nicholas Jones

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Matthew Reardon

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Mark Alderson

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Christopher van Tuinen

Paul O'Neill

Otello

Mezzo-soprano

Ashlyn Tymms

Emilia

Soprano

Naomi Johns

Desdemona

Baritone

José Carbó

Iago

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Harry Kupfer

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Hans Schavernoch

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Yan Tax

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Toby Sewell

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Miranda Summers

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Italian

Otello -  (Othello)

Perth

Australia

His Majesty's Theatre

Public

Othello

English

Approved

Otello Act 4 
Giuseppe Verdi
Naomi Johns as Desdemona
West Australian Opera
 2023

Naomi Johns Ave Maria

A spectacle of rich storytelling and powerful vocal prowess, Verdi’s opera is inspired by Shakespeare’s famous play. 

The brave, noble general Otello, his beautiful wife Desdemona, and the masterful villain Iago are tested in a tale of how far greed and jealousy can poison our judgment and the collateral damage when our worst impulses triumph over our better selves.

A gripping tale that brought Verdi out of retirement, Otello saw rapturous reviews and over 20 curtain calls at its premiere at La Scala in 1887. Tension and heart-breaking drama share the stage in this grand production from acclaimed director Harry Kupfer.

OTELLO
20 - 29 July
His Majesty's Theatre

Otello Verdi, Giuseppe

A spectacle of rich storytelling and powerful vocal prowess, Verdi’s opera is inspired by Shakespeare’s famous play. 

The brave, noble general Otello, his beautiful wife Desdemona, and the masterful villain Iago are tested in a tale of how far greed and jealousy can poison our judgment and the collateral damage when our worst impulses triumph over our better selves.

A gripping tale that brought Verdi out of retirement, Otello saw rapturous reviews and over 20 curtain calls at its premiere at La Scala in 1887. Tension and heart-breaking drama share the stage in this grand production from acclaimed director Harry Kupfer.

This production brings Verdi’s outstanding score to life with impossibly beautiful arias and vivid, explosive tension.

SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES

An Opera Australia production first premiered on 2 August 2003 in Sydney, Australia.

Othello by Verdi, From (2023/2023), Directed by Harry Kupfer,, Conductor Christopher van Tuinen, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Australia

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