Is this your podcast?
Sign up to track ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more
Jonas Kaufmann, Antonio Pappano, Thomas Voigt
Discover Otello
Let tenor Jonas Kaufmann, conductor Antonio Pappano and journalist Thomas Voigt take you on a journey of discovery into the heart of one of Verdi’s greatest and most thrilling operas – Otello. Through personal insights and anecdotes, the trio explore, one act at a time, what it is like to perform and record Verdi’s masterpiece based on the Shakespearean tragedy.What is it like for the tenor to stand in the wings, awaiting his triumphant yet utmost demanding entrance scene, while the storm music rages on stage? How do you keep the spontaneity and truthfulness of a live performance, when you...
Listen now
Ratings & Reviews
3.3 stars from 39 ratings
A huge thank you for these wonderful and personal insights from each of you for all IV acts! It definitely offers added views and understanding to the story, which in turn, elevates our listening experiences. However, It also evokes more Q’s and doubts about Otello’s weak character and what...Read full review »
Miri G via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/08/20
Sublime « Otello »
Magnifique condensé de ce très bel opéra de Giuseppe Verdi ❤️👏
ivre de musique via Apple Podcasts · France · 07/08/20
Such a pleasure. Enlightening being able to listen to great musicians Jonas Kaufmann and Antonio Pappano talk about their their art and discuss the story of the music. Both charming and interesting. The quality of the music clips used to illustrate are a wonderful quality too. Can’t wait for the...Read full review »
Dr A. Blaine via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/17/20
Recent Episodes
This week - Act IV The final tragic act, where Otello murders his innocent wife before Iago’s malicious plot is revealed and Otello commits suicide. In this episode the theme of darkness and light in the music is explored and Jonas Kaufmann speaks about Verdi’s mastery of the final scenes...
Published 07/08/20
Published 07/08/20
Poor Desdemona! Hear how her innocent pleading for Cassio in act three produces a special tension for the listener. And why Otello’s third act aria is the centerpiece of everything, the catalyst for all that is to follow. Unfamiliar with the storyline? Iago’s intrigue develops as he promises...
Published 07/01/20
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »