The first of Verdi’s two late Shakespearian operas stands as
one of the great masterpieces of grand opera. José Cura,
ranked among the world’s leading interpreters of Verdi’s
music, takes the title role in Willy Decker’s profound and
intense production, recorded live at the Liceu, Barcelona in
2006 in true surround sound and filmed with high definition
cameras.
‘Verdi’s wise, passionate score was served with precision, gusto and
a keen ear for drama by maestro Antoni Ros-Marbà and the solid,
malleable Liceu orchestra.’ Opera News

Otello: José Cura
Desdemona: Krassimira Stoyanova
Jago: Lado Ataneli
Cassio: Vittorio Grigolo
Emilia: Ketevan Kemoklidze
Roderigo: Vicenç Esteve Madrid
Lodovico: Giorgio Giuseppini
Montano: Francisco Santiago
Herald: Roberto Accurso

Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Gran Teatre del Liceu
Musical Director: Antoni Ros-Marbà
Stage Director: Willy Decker


BONUS MATERIAL
Introduction.
Illustrated synopsis & cast gallery.
Recorded live at the Gran teatre del Liceu, Barcelona on 21st & 24th
February 2006.
‘José Cura has the vocal colouring, the power and strength, but above all
the dramatic temperament that this colossal Verdi character demands.’ El
Pais
‘…the Bulgarian soprano Krassimira Stoyanova captivated with her
sensational Desdemona. Hers is a lyrical voice of great beauty, with
sufficient volume used with taste and transmitted with both sweetness and
firmness.’ El Pais