Verdi: Aida
Dec 14, 2006 · 2h 38m
Director
Franco Zeffirelli, Patrizia CarmineOverview
Early recordings of Franco Zeffirelli's 2006 production of Verdi's opera which saw Roberto Alagna's high-profile exit during the second performance. 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.
Cast of Verdi: Aida
Crew of Verdi: Aida
About Verdi: Aida
What is Verdi: Aida about?
Early recordings of Franco Zeffirelli's 2006 production of Verdi's opera which saw Roberto Alagna's high-profile exit during the second performance. 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…
When was Verdi: Aida released?
Verdi: Aida was released on December 14, 2006.
How long is Verdi: Aida?
Verdi: Aida runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
Who directed Verdi: Aida?
Verdi: Aida was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and Patrizia Carmine.
Who is in the cast of Verdi: Aida?
The cast of Verdi: Aida includes Violeta Urmana (Aida), Roberto Alagna (Radamès), Ildikó Komlósi (Amnéris), Giorgio Giuseppini (Ramfis) and Carlo Guelfi (Amonasro).