Aida

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Brian Large

Writers

Antonio Ghislanzoni

Language

Italian

Country

United States of America

Release date

6 October 1989

Ensemble

Cast

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  Aprile Millo

  Aida

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  Dolora Zajick

  Amneris

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  Sherrill Milnes

  Amonasro

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  Paata Burchuladze

  Ramfis

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  Plácido Domingo

  Radamès

• Dimitri Kavrakos

  Il Re dell'Egitto

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  Mark Baker

  Un Messaggero

• Margaret Jane Wray

  Sacerdotessa