The read
It runs long at 2h 34m.
Synopsis
Verdi's most famous opera is performed at the Arena of Verona in Italy. Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Radames is appointed commander of the Egyptian forces by the King, whose daughter, Amneris, loves Radames. It is in fact Amneris' Ethiopian slave Aida whom Radames loves. Ramades wins the war against the Ethiopians, capturing Aida's father Amonasro in the process. On his return to Egypt he faces a choice between marrying Amneris or betraying his country through his love for Aida. This production is conducted by Anton Guadagno and features performances by Maria Chiara, Fiorenza Cossotto and Nicola Martinucci.
Ratings
IMDb8.7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Giuseppe VerdiOriginal Music Composer
- Brian LargeDirector
- Antonio GhislanzoniWriter
Cast
- Maria ChiaraAida
- Fiorenza CossottoAmneris
- Alfredo ZanazzoThe King
- Nicola MartinucciRadames
- Giuseppe ScandolaAmonasro
- Carlo ZardoRamfis
- Gian Paolo CorradiA Messenger
- Maria Gabriella OnestiA Priestess
Themes
opera live performance