Opera OTELLO

OTELLO • May 20, 2023 | Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Otello from May 20, 2023 to June 3, 2023

The 85º Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is set to present a spectacular performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera Otello, featuring world-renowned conductor Zubin Mehta and leading Italian baritone Luca Salsi .

This production promises to be a feast for the senses, with Mehta’s masterful conducting bringing Verdi’s score to life, and Salsi’s rich, powerful voice embodying the tormented character of Iago. The opera’s themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal will resonate deeply with audiences as they witness this powerful tale unfold on stage.

Set in the stunning Teatro del Maggio, this production of Otello is a testament to the Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s commitment to artistic excellence and innovative programming. With its stunning sets, lavish costumes, and world-class cast and crew, this is a rare opportunity to experience Verdi’s masterpiece in all its glory.

Don’t miss this chance to witness a truly unforgettable performance of Otello at the 85º Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, conducted by Zubin Mehta and starring Luca Salsi. Book your tickets now and prepare to be swept away by the beauty and power of Verdi’s timeless masterpiece.

Conductor • Zubin Mehta
Director • Valerio Binasco
Sets • Guido Fiorato
Costumes • Gianluca Falaschi
Lights • Pasquale Mari

Chorus, Children chorus of the Academy and Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Chorus master • Lorenzo Fratini
Children chorus master • Sara Matteucci

CAST

Otello • Fabio Sartori
Jago • Luca Salsi
Desdemona • Anastasia Bartoli
Cassio • Joseph Dahdah
Lodovico • Adriano Gramigni
Emilia • Eleonora Filipponi
Roderigo • Francesco Pittari
Montano • Soloist of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Academy
Un araldo • Soloist of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Academy

Performances “Otello” at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 2023

Services and Prices

The price of the opera package depends on the selected hotel and the seats in the Florence Opera House. Please specify with your request if you prefer the essential package (ticket and hotel) or the superior package with dinner, aperitif with light meal before the performance, and private city walking tour in Florence.

Tickets for the opera “Otello” at the Opera Florence

Choose a date for the opera OTELLO and find your ticket and hotel with our music travel packages to Italy. Enjoy a top music event at Teatro del Maggio Florence. With your package, you get two nights in a selected hotel in Florence and premium tickets for the opera “Otello” at the New Florence Opera House.

On request, we can organize other private visits with the Uffizi or other museums in Florence, wine tasting tours, day trips to the cultural Tuscan cities of Lucca  , Siena , Volterra , San Gimignano or a trip through all of Italy, also with other music events at La Scala in Milan, the Teatro La Fenice Venice , the Teatro San Carlo Naples or any other of your choice.