Stage Reviews
Oper Frankfurt 2019-20 Review: Otello
https://operawire.com/oper-frankfurt-2019-20-review-otello/
(Photo: Barbara Aumueller) “They have been crucifying our Othello into an opera,” was Lord Byron’s reaction on seeing a production of Rossini’s “Otello,” continuing “Music good, but as for the words… …and the greatest nonsense instead.” Even Stendhal, a keen supporter of the composer, was angered by the work, suggesting that his music should be reset to Shakespeare’s text. The {…}
