Aida
Synopsis
This was one of the most emotional evenings in Met history—the night Leontyne Price bid farewell to opera. Aida is the role that inspired audiences around the world to acclaim her as the greatest Verdi soprano of her time. And this telecast shows why: the famous soaring phrases that seemed to never end, the shimmering top to her lustrous voice, undimmed by the years. But most of all, there is the ennobling heart and soul Price lavished on every performance—captured here forever. With James Levine conducting the Met orchestra, chorus, and ballet.
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Leontyne Price sings Aida, "O patria mia"
Type: Clip • Published 2010-01-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1985
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large, John Dexter
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Aida
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large, John Dexter
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Writer
Brian Large
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
John Dexter
Director
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What is Aida about?
This was one of the most emotional evenings in Met history—the night Leontyne Price bid farewell to opera. Aida is the role that inspired audiences around the world to acclaim her as the greatest Verdi soprano of her time. And this telecast shows why: the famous soaring phrases that seemed to never end, the shimmering top to her lustrous voice, undimmed by the years. But most of all, there is the ennobling heart and soul Price lavished on every performance—captured here forever. With James Levine conducting the Met orchestra, chorus, and ballet.
Who directed Aida?
Aida was directed by Brian Large, John Dexter.
Who stars in Aida?
The principal cast of Aida includes Leontyne Price, Dimitri Kavrakos, Fiorenza Cossotto, James McCracken, Simon Estes.
When was Aida released and how long is it?
Aida was released in 1985 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Aida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aida was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.