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Aida
“Aida (1989) Metropolitan Opera. Verdi / Italian.”
6.4 / 10• 1989• 2h 37m•NR• Italian
DramaMusic
Storyline
AIDA, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharaoh. To complicate the story further, Radamès is loved by the Pharaoh's daughter Amneris, although he does not return her feelings. Sonja Frisell’s production captures all the grandeur and excitement of Verdi’s monumental opera, particularly the great triumphal scene where the Egyptian army, led by Radamès (Plácido Domingo), returns victorious from war. Aprile Millo is Aida, the slave girl whose love for Radamès has her squaring off with Amneris (Dolora Zajick), the Egyptian princess who also loves him. Sherrill Milnes is Amonasro, and James Levine leads The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet.
Cast & Crew
Aprile Millo
Aida
Lead
Dolora Zajick
Amneris
Sherrill Milnes
Amonasro
Paata Burchuladze
Ramfis
Plácido Domingo
Radamès
DK
Dimitri Kavrakos
Il Re dell'Egitto
Mark Baker
Un Messaggero
MJ
Margaret Jane Wray
Sacerdotessa
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Brian Large's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Aida is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
