Live from the Royal Opera House, a Royal Gala
Performance given in the presence of Their Royal
Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Placido Domingo sings the title role in Verdi's opera, partnered by Kiri Te Kanawa as Desdemona, with Sergei Leiferkus making his debut in the role of lago. The opera is conducted by Sir Georg Solti for this special evening celebrating his 80th birthday. With stage designs by Timothy O'Brien and directed by Elijah Moshinsky , the event is in aid of the Musicians' Benevolent
Fund and the Royal Opera
House Trust. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Introduced by James Naughtie.
Royal Opera Chorus
Chorus Director Terry Edwards Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Leader Bradley Creswick
Event sponsored by the Boeing Company Interview director Donald Sturrock
Television director Brian Large
Including 8.40-9.10pm during the interval, Sir Georg Solti , the Hungarian-born maestro, talks to the Director of the Royal Opera House, Jeremy Isaacs , about his long and distinguished career. ● STEREO
* SIMULTANEOUS BROADCAST: Radio 3
0 BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE: November issue, price£3.25from newsagents. * MUSIC AND ARTS: page 5
NB As Otello is being relayed live, subsequent programmes may be delayed.