Verdi Otello_
"Glorious portrait of Renata Tebaldi"
Desdemona in Verdi's Otello was a career role for soprano Renata Tebaldi, from her first operatic performance outside of Italy to her final appearance on the opera stage. Between those landmarks she performed the role nearly 100 times all over the world and made studio audio recordings that became reference recordings for the role. This 1962 production with the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Giuseppe Patane was planned as a media event from the outset and blessedly captures a consummate artist in a signature role at the peak of her gifts.
Director
Hans-Peter Lehmann
Starring
Renata Tebaldi, Hans Beirer, William Dooley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Verdi Otello was released 64 years ago in 1962.
Verdi Otello is a Music film with a runtime of 2h 30m.
CAST (10)
Renata Tebaldi
Desdemona
Hans Beirer
Otello
WD
William Dooley
Jago
Mario Ferrara
Cassio
KM
Karl-Ernst Mercker
Rodrigo
SW
Sieglinde Wagner
Emilia
IS
Ivan Sardi
Lodovico
PS
Pecca Salomaa
Montano
HP
Hans-Dietrich Pohl
Herald
GP
Giuseppe Patanè
Conductor
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (1)
Arthaus Musik
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Verdi Otello about?
Desdemona in Verdi's Otello was a career role for soprano Renata Tebaldi, from her first operatic performance outside of Italy to her final appearance on the opera stage. Between those landmarks she performed the role nearly 100 times all over the world and made studio audio recordings that became reference recordings for the role. This 1962 production with the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Giuseppe Patane was planned as a media event from the outset and blessedly captures a consummate artist in a signature role at the peak of her gifts.
How long is Verdi Otello?
Verdi Otello has a runtime of 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Who directed Verdi Otello?
Verdi Otello was directed by Hans-Peter Lehmann.
Who stars in Verdi Otello?
The cast of Verdi Otello includes Renata Tebaldi, Hans Beirer, William Dooley, Mario Ferrara, Karl-Ernst Mercker.
GENRES (1)
Music
KEYWORDS (1)
opera