Othello Recording

National Theatre Production

Ditected by John Dexter
Writer: William Shakespeare

1964



  • Label: RCA Victor Red Seal - VDS-100
    Format: 4 x Vinyl, LP Box Set

  • Michael Rothwell ... Roderigo
    Frank Finlay ... Iago
    Martin Boddey ... Brabantio
    Laurence Olivier ... Othello
    Derek Jacobi ... Cassio
    Edward Petherbridge ... Senate officer
    George Innes ... Senate officer
    Edward Caddick ... Gratiano
    Keneth Mackintosh ... Lodovico
    Harry Lomax ... Duke of Venice
    Terence Knapp ... Duke's Officer
    Keith Marsh ... Senator
    Tom Kempinski ... Sailor
    Peter John ... Messenger
    Maggie Smith ... Desdamona
    Edward Hardwicke ... Montano
    William Hobbs ... Cypriot Officer
    Roger Heathcott ... Cypriot Officer
    Keith Marsh ... Cypriot Officer
    Joyce Redman ... Emilia
    Neil Fitzpatrick ... Herald
    Mary Miller ... Bianca

    Arranged By (Music) . . . Richard Hampton
    Co-producer . . . Charles Gerhardt
    Co-producer, Liner Notes . . . George R. Marek


  • Tracklist

    Act I
    A1 Scene 1
    A2 Scene 2
    A3 Scene 3, Part 1
    B1 Scene 3, Part 2

    Act II
    B2 Scene 1, Part 1
    C1 Scene 1, Part 2
    C2 Scene 2
    C3 Scene 3, Part1
    D1 Scene 3, Part 2

    Act III
    D2 Scene 1
    D3 Scene 2
    D4 Scene 3, Part 1
    E1 Scene 3, Concluded
    F1 Scene 4

    Act IV
    F2 Scene 1
    G1 Scene 2
    G2 Scene 3

    Act V
    G3 Scene 1
    H1 Scene 2






  • Highlights

    Tracklist

    Act I, Scene 3: "Most Potent Grave And Reverned Signoirs..." 6:04

    Act II, Scene 1: "Oh My Fair Warrior!" 2:10
    Act II, Scene 3: "Diablo, Ho!... What Is The Matter Here?" 5:56

    Act III, Scene 3: "Ha, I Like Not That" 13:44
    Act III, Scene 3: "Ha, Ha! False To Me?" 8:35

    Act IV, Scene 1: "How Shall I Murder Him, Iago?" 2:20
    Act IV, Scene 2: "My Lord, What Is Your Will?" 4:01
    Act IV, Scene 2: "It Is The Cause..." 9:13

    Act V, Scene 2: "Soft you, A Word..." 2:26

    Othello (Highlights) (LP) RCA Victor Red Seal VDS-108 US 1964
    Othello (Highlights) (LP, Mono) RCA Victor Red Seal RB-6669 UK 1966