Verdi: Aida
Feb 28, 2012 · 2h 34m
Director
Joseph Franconi Lee, Tiziano ManciniOverview
Set in Memphis and Thebes during the time of the pharaohs, the story centres on a love affair between Aida, an Ethiopian slave owned by Amneris, the pharaoh’s daughter, and Radamès, a captain in the Egyptian guard. Their relationship is thwarted by the armed conflict between their two peoples and the jealousy of Amneris, who is in love with Radamès. ‘Aida’ is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni based on a plot by Auguste Mariette, premiered on 24 December 1871 at the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo. From the box set ‘Tutto Verdi’, featuring 27 of Verdi’s operas. Recorded live at the Teatro Regio in Parma on 1 and 5 February 2012.
Cast of Verdi: Aida
Crew of Verdi: Aida
About Verdi: Aida
What is Verdi: Aida about?
Set in Memphis and Thebes during the time of the pharaohs, the story centres on a love affair between Aida, an Ethiopian slave owned by Amneris, the pharaoh’s daughter, and Radamès, a captain in the Egyptian guard. Their relationship is thwarted by the armed conflict between their two peoples and the jealousy of Amneris, who is in love with Radamès. ‘Aida’ is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe…
When was Verdi: Aida released?
Verdi: Aida was released on February 28, 2012.
How long is Verdi: Aida?
Verdi: Aida runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
Who directed Verdi: Aida?
Verdi: Aida was directed by Joseph Franconi Lee and Tiziano Mancini.
Who is in the cast of Verdi: Aida?
The cast of Verdi: Aida includes Susanna Branchini (Aida), Carlo Malinverno (The King), Mariana Pentcheva (Amnéris), Walter Fraccaro (Radamès) and Alberto Gazale (Amonasro).