[REPLAY] Did you know that Verdi was reluctant to write a new opera after the success of Aida, but eventually went on to compose Otello? The result was a resounding success, still widely performed to this day. Discover a gripping tale of ambition, deceit, and betrayal brought to life by an exceptional cast of soloists. Watch Asmik Grigorian as Desdemona, here performing “Ave Maria piena di grazia” form act IV in David Alden’s production at the Teatro Real. Full opera on medici.tv! https://bit.ly

7.8K views · 237 reactions | Verdi's towering tale of a ruler undone by jealousy stars SONYA YONCHEVA and Stuart Skelton. Acclaimed maestro Gustavo Dudamel conducts. Otello is on stage through January 10: bit.ly/2AA5gpv | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

Watch the the Met Opera Chorus perform an excerpt from the stormy opening scene of Verdi's Otello. On stage tomorrow night, December 17. bit.ly/2AA5gpv | The Metropolitan Opera

145K views · 3.3K reactions | "Engelsstimme" nannte man sie. 朗 In dieser raren Aufnahme von 1960 singt die wunderbare Renata Tebaldi "Mia madre aveva una povera ancella" aus "Otello" von Giuseppe Verdi. Euer Musik-Zuckerl an diesem #throwbackthursday! #opera #oper #singer #archiv #archivfundstück #beautiful #verdi | ARD Klassik | Facebook