This was Domingo's last set of performances as Otello in La Scala. In spite of his relatively advanced age, he is still in excellent form, both vocally and in terms of stage presence. Nucci is also his usual self, delivering a performance of very high standard. Barbara Frittoli is an excellent Desdemona, in good voice and gives a very moving performance. Muti conducts with great emotion and tight accuracy, conveying the full orchestral drama of the score.

Der Mailänder „Otello“ 2001 war Abschluss des Verdi-Jahres und Abschiedsproduktion vor der dreijährigen Renovierung der Scala. Publikum und Presse bejubelten Barbara Frittoli als jugendlich-anmutige Desdemona, Leo Bucci als klug beherrschten Jago und Plácido Domingo als darstellerisch wie sängerisch hinreisenden Othello.