Othello

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The 1951 staging of Othello at the Grand-Théâtre de Tours represents a classic mid-century French provincial opera production. Directed by Paul Mestre, the production utilized in-house sets created by the Grand-Théâtre de Tours. Costumes were designed by Antoinette Aubert with additional work by the Dijon-based Breuillot atelier. A defining feature was the use of the French-language version of the libretto prepared by Arrigo Boïto and Camille du Locle, a common practice in French regional houses at the time to increase accessibility. The performance was led by conductor Marcel Fichefet with the house ensembles, the Orchestre du Grand Théâtre de Tours and the Choeurs du Grand Théâtre.