Verdi: Aida
“Aida (2006) Teatro alla Scala. Verdi / Italian.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli, Patrizia Carmine
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Aida
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Studios
- Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli, Patrizia Carmine
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Patrizia Carmine
Director
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi: Aida
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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, 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.
Who directed Verdi: Aida?
Verdi: Aida was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Patrizia Carmine.
Who stars in Verdi: Aida?
The principal cast of Verdi: Aida includes Violeta Urmana, Roberto Alagna, Ildikó Komlósi, Giorgio Giuseppini, Carlo Guelfi.
When was Verdi: Aida released and how long is it?
Verdi: Aida was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Aida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Aida was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.