Otello Milan Tickets 2026
Otello Milan live at Teatro alla Scala, Milano
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Why see Otello live
Giuseppe Verdi's Otello is one of the towering achievements of Italian opera — the composer's penultimate masterwork, drawn from Shakespeare by librettist Arrigo Boito and first heard at La Scala itself in 1887. From Iago's chilling "Credo in un Dio crudel" to the tender love duet "Già nella notte densa" and Desdemona's heartbreaking "Ave Maria," the score binds orchestral storm and intimate confession into a single tragic arc. Seeing it live, sung by a full company and chorus, is to feel jealousy and grief unfold in real time.
Teatro alla Scala
Teatro alla Scala is the legendary Milan opera house, a name synonymous with the highest standards of operatic art since 1778 and the very theatre where Otello received its world premiere. Its horseshoe of gilded tiers and red velvet boxes wraps the audience around the stage, and its celebrated acoustics carry every whispered line and orchestral surge with extraordinary clarity. For an evening of Verdi on December 10, 2026, there are few more fitting or atmospheric settings anywhere in the world.
Otello — Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is it? Otello is performed at Teatro alla Scala in Milan on December 10, 2026. Opera evenings typically run for several hours including one or more intervals, so do check your ticket for the exact start time.
What should I expect? A fully staged production of Verdi's tragic opera, sung in Italian with orchestra and chorus. Surtitles are commonly provided to help you follow the drama as it unfolds, from the opening tempest to the final, devastating scene.
How do I get there? La Scala sits in the heart of central Milan, close to Piazza del Duomo and well served by the city's metro and tram network. Arriving early lets you take in the famous foyer and settle in before the lights dim.
Otello Tickets at Teatro alla Scala 2026–2027
Otello returns to Teatro alla Scala from 10 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 as the highly anticipated opening production of the new opera season. Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung and staged by acclaimed director Damiano Michieletto, this new production brings Giuseppe Verdi's late masterpiece back to the theatre for which it was originally composed in 1887.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest operas ever written, Otello is Verdi's powerful adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy. With a libretto by Arrigo Boito, the work explores jealousy, manipulation, love and betrayal with extraordinary psychological depth. From the dramatic storm that opens the opera to its devastating final scene, Otello remains one of the most emotionally intense experiences in the operatic repertoire.
Written after a sixteen-year absence from opera following Aida, Verdi returned with a revolutionary musical language that transformed Italian opera. The score flows seamlessly from scene to scene, combining dramatic power with lyrical beauty and creating a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
This new Teatro alla Scala production is directed by Damiano Michieletto, one of the most influential opera directors of his generation. Returning for his eighth production at La Scala, Michieletto makes his debut as director of a season-opening premiere, bringing a fresh interpretation to one of Verdi's greatest achievements.
The production features an outstanding international cast led by Brian Jagde as Otello, Luca Salsi as the manipulative Iago and Eleonora Buratto as Desdemona. Selected performances will feature Arsen Soghomonyan, Roberto Frontali and Roberta Mantegna in the principal roles.
For opera lovers visiting Milan, Otello represents one of the major cultural events of the season. Combining Verdi's genius, Shakespeare's timeless drama and the prestige of Teatro alla Scala, this production promises to be one of the highlights of the 2026–2027 operatic calendar.
Why Attend Otello at Teatro alla Scala?
- One of Giuseppe Verdi's greatest masterpieces.
- Based on Shakespeare's timeless tragedy.
- Opening production of the new La Scala opera season.
- Conducted by Music Director Myung-Whun Chung.
- New production directed by Damiano Michieletto.
- Exceptional international cast led by Brian Jagde and Luca Salsi.
- A must-see event for opera lovers visiting Milan.
Production Details
Opera in Four Acts
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto: Arrigo Boito
Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung
Director: Damiano Michieletto
Sets: Paolo Fantin
Costumes: Carla Teti
Lighting: Alessandro Carletti
Dramaturgy: Mattia Palma
Performed by: Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala
Principal Cast
Otello
Brian Jagde (7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22 December)
Arsen Soghomonyan (29 December, 2 and 5 January)
Iago
Luca Salsi (7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22 December)
Roberto Frontali (29 December, 2 and 5 January)
Desdemona
Eleonora Buratto (7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22 December)
Roberta Mantegna (29 December, 2 and 5 January)
Cassio – Juan Francisco Gatell
Emilia – Szilvia Vörös
Roderigo – Cristiano Olivieri
Lodovico – Huanhong Li
Montano – Nicolò Ceriani
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