Verdi's Otello: We All Have Demons, But Sometimes The Demons Have Us




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Summary: <p>The legendary Plácido Domingo says he's not a jealous guy, but he must know <em>something</em> about it because he's played the part of Othello more than 200 times. Shakespeare called jealousy the "green-eyed monster" and no opera captures what happens when that monster takes over better than Verdi's adaptation of the tragedy.<span> In this episode, host <a href="http://www.rhiannongiddens.com/">Rhiannon Giddens</a> and her guests consider how jealousy always seems to know where to find us: at work, in our friendships, and of course, in love. Plácido Domingo takes you through his career-defining role, sharing the tragedy of a man undone by his demons, plus you'll hear him sing the complete aria "Dio mi potevi Scagliar" from the <span><a href="https://www.metopera.org/">Metropolitan Opera</a></span><span> stage.</span></span></p>