Verdi: Aida

Verdi: Aida

"Aida (2006) Teatro alla Scala. Verdi / Italian."

6.0/102h 38m2006
Verdi: Aida

Overview

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.

Genres

Music

Production Companies

Decca

Additional Information

Original Title:Verdi: Aida
Original Language:Italian
Status:Released

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