Learning Otello (1) Act I Scene 1 & 2

	Duration: 10:45 minutes Upload Time: 07-03-25 00:33:48 User: francotenelli :::: Favorites :::: Top Videos of Day
Description: Franco Tenelli takes a coaching lesson with William Neill. The Cypriots are gathered at the harbor awaiting the arrival of Otello's ship. The storm grows in intensity as the safety of the ship is in doubt. Women from the island join the men in a chorus calling upon God to deliver the ship and their General (Dio, fulgor della bufera!). The mainsail breaks and the ship heads toward the breakers. The crowd cries for help as Iago comments to Roderigo, "Let the sea be her tomb!" At that moment, the ship is saved to everyone's reflief. Otello bursts upon the scene proclaiming victory over the Turks. (Esultate!) The Cypriots join in the cheers proclaiming, "Long Live Otello!" The storm begins to disperse. Montano arrives to escort Cassio to his turn at guarding the castle. Cassio staggers toward Montano who inquires, "What do I see?" Iago retorts that Cassio is like this every evening. Montano says that Otello should be informed of this. Roderigo laughs at Cassio, who charges him as the two trade insults. Montano separates them, but is drawn into the brawl by Cassio. The crowd also joins in the foray as sword fights and general mayhem becomes the rule of thumb. Iago commands Roderigo to spread confusion and horror through the harbor. Iago then calls for the fighting to end. Montano is wounded as alarms sound and the chaos spreads. Otello bursts upon the scene, commanding everyone to drop their weapons (Abbasso... le spade!). He asks Iago to explain what has happened. Iago claims ignorance and adds, "I would rather have lost my legs than have them carry me to this sight." Otello turns on Cassio and asks how he could have forgotten himself so. He offers no explanation and instead asks for pardon. Otello discovers that Montano has been wounded. His anger increases. Desdemona enters as Otello strips Cassio of his rank. Iago declares triumph as Otello orders him to restore peace to the village. He then orders the area cleared immediately.
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nessundorma111 ::: Favorites Incredible voice, real spinto tenor! is there any record of you actualy singing the role, I'd love to buy it! Bravo! 07-07-18 13:51:15 _____________________________________________________
Bigman240 ::: Favorites You need a strong voice/body to sing like this! He's been blessed! Don't try to imitate him! 07-06-25 13:12:18 _____________________________________________________
francotenelli ::: Favorites Thank you for the compliment, as for voice-all my life since I started so around 20 years))) 07-05-23 21:20:57 _____________________________________________________
operacritique1950 ::: Favorites Bill is doing a wonderful job but you sound great! where can I see your performances? do you have a website with a schedule? please let me know 07-04-19 19:01:33 _____________________________________________________
guerradag ::: Favorites awesome voice! How long have you been singing/studying voice? 07-04-18 16:58:05 _____________________________________________________
frecklesdance ::: Favorites aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesome. 07-04-12 01:18:44 _____________________________________________________
Face202 ::: Favorites what a voice 07-04-03 20:41:26 _____________________________________________________
Cesaare ::: Favorites Nice work! Great Masterclass! I like Maestro's comments except when he tries to open your vowels, at least on the recording they sound just right. I also think that your voice is right for that role and 'd like you to post your Otello from the actual performance. Not many good Otello's since Del Monaco, may be Galuzin, but he suffers baritone syndrome and lacks brillian high notes, so break a leg))) 07-03-26 22:23:10 _____________________________________________________
oleganna ::: Favorites Such a great voice! Please tell me somebody where he is singing? I'll be the first to buy a ticket on his performance. 07-03-26 21:12:47 _____________________________________________________