| Opera North - Otello Reviews | 20 April 2024 |
Ronald Samm (Otello), Elena Kelessidi (Desdemona)
Chorus
Elena Kelessidi (Desdemona), Ann Taylor (Emilia), Chorus
Elena Kelessidi (Desdemona)
David Kempster (Iago), Michael Wade Lee (Cassio)
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OtelloOpera NorthNo. of reviews: 12 | |
Swept away by an elemental and electrifying experience |
 26 Jan 13 / Independent |
This Otello is pitifully vulnerable to the lies that will destroy him |
| 20 Jan 13 / Independent on Sunday |
The greatest achievement came from the orchestra |
| 20 Jan 13 / The Observer |
A storming Otello from Opera North |
| 19 Jan 13 / Seen and Heard |
Ronald Samm rapidly found his best form, and it is immense |
| 19 Jan 13 / Opera Britannia |
This production is too restrained to be anywhere near the finished article |
| 19 Jan 13 / The York Press |
A performance notable for its intense momentum as well as its ear for detail |
| 18 Jan 13 / The Stage |
Richard Farnes's conducting, at once detailed and visceral, is outstanding |
| 18 Jan 13 / The Guardian |
Ronald Samm uses his physique powerfully and has all the notes in Opera North’s 1940s-set production |
| 18 Jan 13 / Financial Times |
Verdi's epic chamber piece overpowers after gloomy opening |
| 18 Jan 13 / The Arts Desk |
The results aren’t quite as riveting as they could have been |
| 18 Jan 13 / Musical Criticism |
Verdi's urgent drama shows that Opera North is back on form |
| 18 Jan 13 / Telegraph |
Production details
Cast
Kelessidi, Kempster, Lee, Turner, Waddington, Robinson, Taylor, Gibson, Samm
(c) Farnes (d) Albery
Performance dates
16, 24, 30 January, 1, 13, 16 February, 1, 3, 6, 9, 16, 20, 23 March 2013 (Leeds, Salford Quays, Belfast & Nottingham)
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