6-12
Auditory, Visual
Stream and Download
This excerpt from Verdi’s Otello presents the character of Iago in his most famous operatic aria, commonly known as his “Credo.” By comparing the aria to Shakespeare’s text of Othello, students will explore how different artistic mediums convey information about characters. Explore the support materials below for additional background, discussion questions, teaching tips, and a student handout.
Explore The Metropolitan Opera Shakespeare collection to see other plays, clips, and educator guides.