Opera Finale: Verdi's Otello
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About this Concert:
Shakespeare’s powerful tragedy inspired Verdi’s most glorious music. Otello, Desdemona, and Iago become tangled in passion, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge—the juiciest elements of grand opera.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Andrew Litton, conductor
- Carl Tanner, Otello
- Barbara Shirvis, Desdemona
- Stephen Powell, Iago
- Eric Barry, Cassio
- Victoria Vargas, Emilia
- Adam Lau, Lodovico
- David Blalock, Roderigo
- Benjamin Sieverding, Montano
- Michael Schmidt, Herald
- Minnesota Boychoir
- Minnesota Chorale
VERDI
Otello
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- Giuseppe Verdi was Italy’s master of opera, his nation’s most famous citizen in the late 19th century.
- Verdi had been retired for over a decade when his publisher launched a full-on charm offensive to get him to start writing again.
- Verdi started writing Otello in 1884 and today it is one of his most-often-performed operas.
Please note: opera length is 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 20 minute intermission.
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About this Concert:
Shakespeare’s powerful tragedy inspired Verdi’s most glorious music. Otello, Desdemona, and Iago become tangled in passion, jealousy, betrayal, and revenge—the juiciest elements of grand opera.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Andrew Litton, conductor
- Carl Tanner, Otello
- Barbara Shirvis, Desdemona
- Stephen Powell, Iago
- Eric Barry, Cassio
- Victoria Vargas, Emilia
- Adam Lau, Lodovico
- David Blalock, Roderigo
- Benjamin Sieverding, Montano
- Michael Schmidt, Herald
- Minnesota Boychoir
- Minnesota Chorale
VERDI
Otello
More Details:
- Giuseppe Verdi was Italy’s master of opera, his nation’s most famous citizen in the late 19th century.
- Verdi had been retired for over a decade when his publisher launched a full-on charm offensive to get him to start writing again.
- Verdi started writing Otello in 1884 and today it is one of his most-often-performed operas.
Please note: opera length is 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 20 minute intermission.
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OH+ Concert activities on Saturday July 23 / see all upcoming OH+ events
Free Music: Mary Louise Knutson
When: 5:30-7:15pm
Where: Target Atrium
Relax and enjoy piano performed by Mary Louise Knutson. No ticket required! Free and open to the public.
Concert Preview
When: 5:45-7:15pm Where: Balcony A Enjoy an entertaining and informative concert preview with Professor Amy Bolis and Phillip Gainsley. Seating is limited. This event is free, but concert ticket is required for entry.
Free Music: Chris Lomheim
When: Post-concert Where: Target Atrium Relax and enjoy Chris Lomheim on the piano. No ticket required! Free and open to the public.
Lindahl Terrace After-party
When: Post-concert Where: Lindahl Terrace Each Saturday night of Sommerfest, 100 lucky concert guests will be invited to an exclusive after-party with musicians! Drinks and delicious food from our vendors will be provided. Check your concert reminder email to see if you’re one of the randomly selected winners.