The Metropolitan Opera: Aida
Synopsis
The Met’s spectacular production of Verdi’s Egyptian epic captures both the grandeur and the intimacy of this powerful tale of love and politics. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Aida, the Ethiopian princess-turned-slave in love with the Egyptian warrior Radamès, sung by Roberto Alagna. Olga Borodina is her rival, Amneris, daughter of the Pharao, and George Gagnidze sings Aida’s father, Amonasro, the King of Ethiopia. Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Pickover, Gary Halvorson, Sonja Frisell
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Aida
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Pickover, Gary Halvorson, Sonja Frisell
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Stephen Pickover
Director
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Sonja Frisell
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Aida about?
The Met’s spectacular production of Verdi’s Egyptian epic captures both the grandeur and the intimacy of this powerful tale of love and politics. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Aida, the Ethiopian princess-turned-slave in love with the Egyptian warrior Radamès, sung by Roberto Alagna. Olga Borodina is her rival, Amneris, daughter of the Pharao, and George Gagnidze sings Aida’s father, Amonasro, the King of Ethiopia. Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Aida?
The Metropolitan Opera: Aida was directed by Stephen Pickover, Gary Halvorson, Sonja Frisell.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Aida?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Aida includes Liudmyla Monastyrska, Miklós Sebestyèn, Olga Borodina, Roberto Alagna, George Gagnidze.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Aida released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Aida was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Aida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Aida was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.