Aida (1989)
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
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Aprile Millo as Aida |
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Dolora Zajick as Amneris |
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Sherrill Milnes as Amonasro |
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Paata Burchuladze as Ramfis |
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Plácido Domingo as Radamès |
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Dimitri Kavrakos as Il Re dell'Egitto |
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Mark Baker as Un Messaggero |
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Margaret Jane Wray as Sacerdotessa |
| Production | Peter Gelb | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Giuseppe Verdi | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Sonja Frisell | Producer |
| Art | Gianni Quaranta | Set Designer |
| Writing | Antonio Ghislanzoni | Writer |
| Sound | James Levine | Music |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
