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The Othello Syndrome

Uri Caine Ensemble

Composer
Verdi
Released
2008
Label
Winter & Winter
Forces
Piano, Guitar, Vocal
Personnel
Uri Caine and a mixed vocal and instrumental ensemble

Caine first presented the project at the 2003 Venice Biennale, then accumulated the album’s recordings between 2005 and 2008.

Three singers and several spoken voices take different angles on the drama, while the ensemble follows Verdi’s Otello scene by scene with jazz, electronics and newly composed responses.

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The classical side contains only the source pieces used on the album, in album order. The jazz side presents the complete album whenever a dependable copy can be embedded.

The originalsVerdi · classical source works

The classical player uses one complete performance of Verdi’s Otello, which the album follows scene by scene.

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Source works

The album’s complete track listing, with each classical source identified and original compositions marked plainly.

  1. Othello’s VictoryAfter Verdi’s Otello
  2. Fire SongAfter Verdi’s Otello
  3. Drinking SongAfter Verdi’s Otello
  4. Love Duet with Othello and DesdemonaAfter Verdi’s Otello
  5. Introduction to Act IIAfter Verdi’s Otello
  6. Iago’s CredoAfter Verdi’s Otello
  7. She’s the Only One I LoveAfter Verdi’s Otello
  8. Iago’s WebAfter Verdi’s Otello
  9. Desdemona’s LamentAfter Verdi’s Otello
  10. Am I a Fool?After Verdi’s Otello
  11. The Lion of VeniceAfter Verdi’s Otello
  12. Othello’s ConfessionAfter Verdi’s Otello
  13. The Willow Song / Ave MariaAfter Verdi’s Otello
  14. MurderAfter Verdi’s Otello
  15. The Death of OthelloAfter Verdi’s Otello